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...
Main Authors: | Melanie Kowalski, Andrew A. Udy, Hayden J. McRobbie, Michael J. Dooley |
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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 |
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