[Iatrogenic agitation in elderly patient: prevalence, aetiologies and management].

作者信息

Dicko Michèle, Caillet Philippe, Lafuente-Lafuente Carmelo, Paillaud Elena

机构信息

Groupe hospitalier Mondor (AP-HP), site hôpital Albert-Chenevier, département de médecine interne et gériatrie, 94010 Créteil cedex, France.

出版信息

Presse Med. 2013 Feb;42(2):181-6. doi: 10.1016/j.lpm.2012.06.024. Epub 2013 Jan 16.

DOI:10.1016/j.lpm.2012.06.024

PMID:23332893

Abstract

Iatrogenic agitation is frequently drug-induced in the elderly. The management of the iatrogenic agitation is based on: a detailed analysis of the patient's medications, stopping non-essential drugs, prescribing drugs to the lowest and effective dose possible. This management of the iatrogenic agitation is also based on: adjustment of drugs according to renal function and limitation of polypharmacy. Special attention is necessary when prescribing treatments for patients with cognitive impairment.

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