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Review
. 2010 Feb;67(2):91-4.
doi: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000018.

[Drug-based delirium treatment approaches]

[Article in German]
Felix Hammann  1 , Jürgen Drewe
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Review

[Drug-based delirium treatment approaches]

[Article in German]
Felix Hammann et al. Ther Umsch. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Deliria are a common phenomenon in clinical practise. Predisposing factors are age > 70 yr, dementia, substance abuse, and polypharmacy. Precipitating factors are just as varied and range from infections, dehydration, and surgical intervention to alcohol and drug withdrawal. Anticholinergic and/or dopaminergic substances may also trigger deliria. This review presents medical treatment options for delirium from current literature and points out substances, which may potentially cause deliria.

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