Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use
Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use
Samenvatting
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 physicians. The effects of implementation of a screening method on haloperidol use is not known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of the confusion assessment method-ICU (CAM-ICU) and the effect of its use on frequency and duration of haloperidol use.
Organisatie | HAN University of Applied Sciences |
Lectoraat | HAN Extern |
Gepubliceerd in | Netherlands Journal of Critical Care NVIC, Vol. 13, Uitgave: 4 |
Jaar | 2009 |
Type | Artikel |
DOI | 10.1186/cc7991 |
Taal | Onbekend |