…a new sedative drug, for example — may be enough to precipitate the condition [1,2]. Delirium is common but often missed. On medical and geriatric…

…several within a short period 24 to 72 hours Increasing autonomic hyperactivity and risk of complicated withdrawal 48 to 96 hours Delirium tremens with disorientation…

…®, Duraclon ®, Kapvay ® Indications • Agitated delirium • Analgesia • Hypertension, hypertensive crisis/emergency Mechanism of action Clonidine is primarily a centrally acting alpha 2 agonist…

…= MAP − ICP RASS −2 to 0 Lightly sedated to awake and calm CAM ICU Negative Screen for delirium every shift BIS (during neuromuscular blockade…