Table 3 Effect of the implementation of the CAM-ICU in 2008 on delirium treatment
From: Implementation of a delirium assessment tool in the ICU can influence haloperidol use
2006 (n = 512) | 2007 (n = 589) | 2008 (n = 641) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total numbers of delirious patients (%) | 51 (10%) | 79 (13%) | 147 (23%) | < 0.0001 |
Number of delirious patients per month | 13 | 20 | 37 | < 0.0001 |
Total dose of haloperidol per patient (mg) n = total number of patients treated with haloperidol | 18 (5 to 40) (n = 52) | 12.5 (3 to 30) (n = 80) | 6 (2 to 20) (n = 147) | 0.01 |
Duration of treatment (days) | 5 (2 to 9) | 3 (2 to 9) | 3 (1 to 5) | 0.02 |