Lorazepam Is an Independent Risk Factor for Transitioning to Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients

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Authors

Pratik P. Pandharipande

Ayumi Shintani

Josh F. Peterson · Marymount University

Abstract

Lorazepam administration is an important and potentially modifiable risk factor for transitioning into delirium even after adjusting for relevant covariates.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 104, Issue 1, pp. 21-26

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200601000-00005

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