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Managing agitation in critically ill patients

M A Harvey1

  • 1Consultants in Critical Care Inc., Glendale, Calif 91206, USA. ajcc/aol.com

American Journal of Critical Care : an Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Managing agitation in critically ill patients requires understanding its causes, adverse effects, and treatment options. This review covers pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Critically ill patients often experience agitation due to medical interventions and severe illness.
  • The impact of agitation on patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges and strategies for managing agitation in critically ill patients.
  • To explore the adverse effects, causes, and contributing factors of agitation.
  • To evaluate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on agitation in critical care.
  • Analysis of clinical applications and strategies for managing agitation.
  • Synthesis of information on pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Agitation in critically ill patients presents significant management challenges.
  • Understanding agitation's adverse effects is crucial for improving care.
  • Both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions play a role in management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of agitation in critical care requires a comprehensive approach.
  • Further research is needed to fully address the impact of agitation on patient outcomes.
  • Integrating pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies can optimize patient care.

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