Haloperidol Prophylaxis for Elderly Hip‐Surgery Patients at Risk for Delirium: A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Study
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam · Medisch Centrum Alkmaar · +1 more institution
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Abstract
Objectives
To study the effectiveness of haloperidol prophylaxis on incidence, severity, and duration of postoperative delirium in elderly hip-surgery patients at risk for delirium.
Design
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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Authors
8- KJKees J. KalisvaartCorresponding
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Medisch Centrum Alkmaar, University of Amsterdam
- JFJos F. M. de Jonghe
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam
- MJMarja J. Bogaards
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam
- RVRalph Vreeswijk
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam
- TCToine C. G. Egberts
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Delirium
- Haloperidol
- Placebo
- Randomized controlled trial
- Hip surgery
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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