Journal article
Antipsychotic Drug Use and Screening for Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Canadian Intensive Care Units: An Observational Study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients frequently experience delirium, and antipsychotic drugs are often used to manage symptoms.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the use of antipsychotic drugs and delirium screening tools in mechanically ventilated, critically ill adult patients in Canadian intensive care units (ICUs) and to identify factors associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs.
Authors
Thiboutot Z; Perreault MM; Williamson DR; Rose L; Mehta S; Guenette MD; Cook D; Burry L
Journal
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, Vol. 69, No. 2, pp. 107–113
Publisher
Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.4212/cjhp.v69i2.1537
ISSN
0008-4123