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Case Reports
. 1979 Sep;1(3):240-6.
doi: 10.1016/0163-8343(79)90025-2.

Emergency use of intravenous haloperidol

D L Dudley, D B Rowlett, P J Loebel
Case Reports

Emergency use of intravenous haloperidol

D L Dudley et al. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 1979 Sep.

Abstract

Experience is reviewed with intravenous haloperidol in 20 cases in which the mental state was gravely impaired, prohibiting necessary investigation and treatment of physical disabilities. This use of haloperidol was efficacious and uncomplicated, although not specifically FDA approved.

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