title: Use of dexmedetomidine to treat delirium primarily caused by cannabis.
authors.affiliation: Medical Toxicology, OMEGA, NorthShore University HealthSystem Glenview, IL. Electronic address: jleikin@northshore.org.
authors.forename: Jerrold B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Leikin
authors.affiliation: Pulmonary/Critical Care, NorthShore University HealthSystem Highland Park, IL. Electronic address: oamusina@northshore.org.
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Amusina
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous; D002188:Cannabis / Q000506:poisoning*; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000652:urine; D020927:Dexmedetomidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications* / Q000652:urine; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000652:urine; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D020927:Dexmedetomidine