Diazepam induced delirium
In Ophthalmic practice diazepam is often used a a premedicant. We report a case where administration of diazepam led to a state of acute delirium because of which surgery had to be postponed. The possible mechanisms for this reaction and the treatment is discussed. This side effect of diazepam shoul...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1989-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1989;volume=37;issue=1;spage=35;epage=36;aulast=Madan |