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Kaitlin A Pruskowski1, Maximilian Feth2, Linda Hong3
1US Army Institute of Surgical Research, 3698 Chambers Pass, ATTN: FCMR-SRT, JBSA Fort Sam, Houston, TX 78234, USA; Uniformed Services University, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
Abstract:
The majority of hospitalized burn patients experience pain, agitation, and delirium. The development of each one of these conditions can also lead to, or worsen, the others. Providers, therefore, need to thoroughly assess the underlying issue to determine the most effective treatment. Multimodal pharmacologic regimens are often used in conjunction with non-pharmacologic strategies to manage pain, agitation, and delirium. This review focuses on the pharmacologic management of these complicated patients in a critical-care setting.
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