Continuation of atypical antipsychotic medications in critically ill patients discharged from the hospital: a single-center retrospective analysis

• Main Authors: Kunal Karamchandani (Author), Robert S. Schoaps (Author), Anthony Bonavia (Author), Amit Prasad (Author), Ashley Quintili (Author), Erik B. Lehman (Author), Zyad J. Carr (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Atypical antipsychotics (AAP) have been associated with reduced duration of delirium in the intensive care setting. However, long-term use of these drugs is associated with significant adverse events, including increased all-cause mortality in the elderly. Inappropriate continuation of A...