Assessment Of A Patient With Delerium

Question 1

Whatbis the initial intervention in a patient agitated with delerium

Answer 1

Deescalation, non drug management

Question 2

What is the pharmacological management of an agitated elderly patient with delerium?

Answer 2

Lorazepam 0.5mg-1mg oral
If not available, use haloperidol 0.5 mg oral

Observe for 30-60 mins, if not effevtive repeat dose with max dose
Lorazepam 2mg/24 hrs
Haloperidol 5mg/24hrs