Agitation/Confusion

Question 1

Name some underlying reversible causes of confusion in palliative care

Answer 1

hypercalcaemia
infection
urinary retention
medication

Question 2

What agents can be used if necessary to manage confusion?

Answer 2

1st: haloperidol
2nd: chlorpromazine, levomepromazine

Question 3

What medication is best used to treat agitation/restlessness in the terminal phase of life?

Answer 3

midazolam