Risk of death in use of haloperidol in acute myocardial infarction
Ruth Sander Independent consultant, Care of older people
Antipsychotic medication may be prescribed for people with delirium, although it is known to be associated with an increased risk of mortality. How risk changes for specific groups of antipsychotics is unclear, however.
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doi: 10.7748/nop.30.6.11.s11
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