The Use of Pentobarbital in Cases of Severe Delirium: A Case Series

Delirium is a common syndrome present at the end of life and causes significant distress for patients and families. Sleep disruption is a common precipitating factor for delirium and restoration of sleep may be instrumental in attenuating symptoms. In this cases series, we present three patients who...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of hospice & palliative medicine 2014-02, Vol.31 (1), p.105-108
Hauptverfasser:	Kerr, Christopher W., Luczkiewicz, Debra L., Holahan, Timothy, Milch, Robert, Hang, Pei C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Delirium - complications Delirium - drug therapy Female Humans Hypnotics and Sedatives - therapeutic use Male Middle Aged Nursing Palliative Care Pentobarbital - therapeutic use Sleep - drug effects Sleep Wake Disorders - drug therapy Sleep Wake Disorders - etiology
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