Comparison of Haloperidol and Quetiapine for Treatment of Delirium in Critical Illness: A Prospective Randomised Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial

Introduction: Delirium is associated with an increased chance of death, prolonged hospitalisation, higher healthcare costs, and possibly long-term brain damage in survivors. Antipsychotics, both conventional and atypical, are the cornerstone of pharmacologic treatment for delirium in adults. Aim: T...

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Main Authors: Rishabah Garg, Vipin Kumar Singh, Pratishruti, GP Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16615/56141_CE[Nik]_F[SH]_PF1(PS_KM_KR_SS)_PFA(PS_KM)__PN(KM).pdf