Nicotine replacement therapy for agitation and delirium management in the intensive care unit: a systematic review of the literature
Abstract Background Active smokers are prevalent within the intensive care setting and place a significant burden on healthcare systems. Nicotine withdrawal due to forced abstinence on admission may contribute to increased agitation and delirium in this patient group. The aim of this systematic revi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-016-0184-x |