• J Clin Psychiatry · Jun 1988

    Case Reports

    Treatment of severe, refractory agitation with a haloperidol drip.

    • F Fernandez, V F Holmes, F Adams, and J J Kavanaugh.
    • Department of Psychiatry, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030.
    • J Clin Psychiatry. 1988 Jun 1;49(6):239-41.

    AbstractA case of agitated delirium secondary to bilateral occipital cerebral infarctions in a cancer patient was refractory to trials of large doses of intravenous psychotropic agents, but continuous intravenous infusion of haloperidol controlled agitation rapidly and safely. A total haloperidol dose of 600 mg/day was used without complications. Haloperidol by continuous infusion should be considered in the management of severe, refractory agitation in patients who are medically ill.

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