Haloperidol prophylaxis in critically ill patients with a high risk for delirium

Introduction: Delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We implemented a delirium prevention policy in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with a high risk of developing delirium, and evaluated if ourpolicy resulted in quality improvement of relevant delirium outcome measures. Me...

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Main Authors: Van den Boogaard, M. (Author), Schoonhoven, Lisette (Author), Van der Hoeven, J. G. (Author), Pickkers, P. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013.
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