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Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use

INTRODUCTION: In critically ill patients, delirium is a serious and frequent disorder that is associated with a prolonged intensive care and hospital stay and an increased morbidity and mortality. Without the use of a delirium screening instrument, delirium is often missed by ICU nurses and physicia...

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Autores principales: van den Boogaard, Mark, Pickkers, Peter, van der Hoeven, Hans, Roodbol, Gabriel, van Achterberg, Theo, Schoonhoven, Lisette
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2750188/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19664260
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc7991