[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; L Castillo

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

Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2002 Oct;49(8):403-6.

[Article in Spanish]

Authors

C Romero¹, G Bugedo, A Bruhn, P Mellado, G Hernández, L Castillo

Affiliation

¹ Programa de Medicina Intensiva, Departamentos de Anestesiología y Neurología, Hospital Clínico Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. [email protected]

PMID: 12455320

Abstract

Delirium (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.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Delirium / drug therapy*
Dexmedetomidine / therapeutic use*
Female
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use*
Intensive Care Units
Male
Postoperative Period
Receptors, Adrenergic

Substances

Hypnotics and Sedatives
Receptors, Adrenergic
Dexmedetomidine