Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use

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Title:	Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use
Author(s):	Mintjes, Joke ; Hoeven, Hans van der ; Pickkers, Peter ; Roodbol, Petrie ; Schoonhoven, Lisette ; Achterberg, Theo van ; Boogaard, Mark van den
Publication year:	2009
Source:	Netherlands Journal of Critical Care, vol. 13, iss. 4, (2009), pp. R131
ISSN:	1569-3511
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1186/cc7991
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12470/594
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Lectorate :	External research institute
Journal title :	Netherlands Journal of Critical Care
Volume :	vol. 13
Issue :	iss. 4
Page start :	p.R131
Abstract:	In critically ill patients, delirium is a serious and frequent disorder that is associated with a prolonged intensive care and hospital stay and an increased morbidity and mortality. Without the use of a delirium screening instrument, delirium is often missed by ICU nurses and physicians. The effects of implementation of a screening method on haloperidol use is not known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of the confusion assessment method-ICU (CAM-ICU) and the effect of its use on frequency and duration of haloperidol use.