• Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Oct 2002

    Case Reports

    [Preliminary experience with dexmedetomidine treatment of confusional state and hyperadrenergic states at an intensive care unit].

    • C Romero, G Bugedo, A Bruhn, P Mellado, G Hernández, and L Castillo.
    • Programa de Medicina Intensiva, Departamentos de Anestesiología y Neurología, Hospital Clínico Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. cmromero@puc.cl
    • Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2002 Oct 1;49(8):403-6.

    AbstractDelirium (confusion) is an acute, reversible and fluctuating compromise of awareness and cognitive function, a state that can increase morbidity and mortality. We describe four patients with delirium associated with agitation and hyperadrenergic states refractory to haloperidol but responsive to dexmedetomidine.

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