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Lorazepam Is an Independent Risk Factor for Transitioning to Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Anesthesiology · 2005 · Vol. 104(1) · pp. 21–26
Pratik P. Pandharipande✉Ayumi ShintaniJosh F. Peterson(Marymount University)Brenda T. PunG. WilkinsonRobert S. DittusGordon R. BernardE. Wesley Ely
Abstract
Lorazepam administration is an important and potentially modifiable risk factor for transitioning into delirium even after adjusting for relevant covariates.
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersAnesthesia and Sedative AgentsAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity ResearchMedicineDeliriumSedativeLorazepamOdds ratioAnesthesiaPropofolRisk factorIntensive care unitAnalgesic
MeSH terms
Age FactorsAgedAnalgesics, OpioidComaCritical CareDeliriumFemaleHumansHypnotics and SedativesLength of StayLorazepamMaleMarkov ChainsMiddle AgedRisk Factors
Funding
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Vanderbilt University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Washington
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- NIH Clinical Center
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1,242
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32
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