Table 2 Use of sedatives in patients with and without a diagnostic of delirium
From: Delirium epidemiology in critical care (DECCA): an international study
Delirium (n= 75) | No delirium (n= 157) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Midazolam | 32 (42.6%) | 39 (24.8%) | 0.009 |
Other benzodiazepines | 11 (14.68%) | 20 (12.7%) | 0.68 |
Fentanyl | 26 (34.6%) | 34 (21.6%) | 0.15 |
Morphine | 12 (16%) | 21 (13.4%) | 0.41 |
Propofol | 12 (16%) | 11 (7%) | 0.058 |
Dexmedetomidine | 12 (16%) | 13 (8.3%) | 0.11 |