Refractory Hyperactive Delirium Without Intravenous Access: A Case Report

Refractory delirium is a complex, often underdiagnosed, and difficult-to-treat phenomenon. It poses significant challenges to healthcare providers, especially in patients without prior intravenous access. In extreme cases, anesthetic management may be needed to treat refractory delirium. Here, we pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sun, George, Acharya, Vasundhara, Min, Kevin J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Anesthesiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10590167/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37868516
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45694
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Sumario:Refractory delirium is a complex, often underdiagnosed, and difficult-to-treat phenomenon. It poses significant challenges to healthcare providers, especially in patients without prior intravenous access. In extreme cases, anesthetic management may be needed to treat refractory delirium. Here, we present a unique case of postoperative hyperactive refractory delirium in a patient without intravenous access, ultimately requiring anesthetic management for resolution.

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