Confusion and the patient on an intensive topical ocular antibiotic regimen: a case analysis.
Round-the-clock instillation of antibiotics disrupts the sleep-wake cycle and may concomitantly result in an acute confusional state. Behavioral manifestations can be attributed to alterations in the sleep-wake cycle; sensory/environmental deficit related to hospitalization; alterations in nutrition and electrolyte balance; age; and medication. Patients at high risk for confusion must be identified and given priority attention. Acute confusion, if not detected and addressed early, may have serious consequences as threatening as the loss of sight.
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D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003221:Confusion / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions