title: Management of delirium associated with use of the intra-aortic balloon pump.
abstract: Five patients who developed an agitated delirium in association with use of an intra-aortic balloon pump are presented. The differential diagnosis of delirium in critically ill cardiac patients is reviewed and effective pharmacologic treatment strategies (involving rapid and aggressive management with intravenous haloperidol) are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Sanders
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D006220:Haloperidol