Abstract
Infant delirium is an under-recognized clinical entity in neonatal intensive care, and earlier identification and treatment could minimize morbidities associated with this condition. We describe a case of a 6-month-old former 32 weeks gestation infant undergoing a prolonged mechanical ventilation course diagnosed with delirium related to the combination of his underlying illness and the use of multiple sedative and analgesic medications. Initiation of the atypical antipsychotic risperidone allowed for weaning from continuous infusions of benzodiazepines and opiods, and lower dosages of bolus-dosed sedation and analgesics. The patient experienced no adverse side effects from use of this neuroleptic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-123 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Infant delirium
- Neonatal intensive care unit
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health