• Presse Med · Feb 2013

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    [Iatrogenic agitation in elderly patient: prevalence, aetiologies and management].

    • Michèle Dicko, Philippe Caillet, Carmelo Lafuente-Lafuente, and Elena Paillaud.
    • Groupe hospitalier Mondor (AP-HP), site hôpital Albert-Chenevier, département de médecine interne et gériatrie, 94010 Créteil cedex, France.
    • Presse Med. 2013 Feb 1; 42 (2): 181-6.

    AbstractIatrogenic agitation is frequently drug-induced in the elderly. The management of the iatrogenic agitation is based on: a detailed analysis of the patient's medications, stopping non-essential drugs, prescribing drugs to the lowest and effective dose possible. This management of the iatrogenic agitation is also based on: adjustment of drugs according to renal function and limitation of polypharmacy. Special attention is necessary when prescribing treatments for patients with cognitive impairment.Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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