Evaluation of Neuroleptic Utilization in the Intensive Care Unit During Transitions of Care

摘要

P = .02), did not have a urine drug screen collected at admission ( P = .023), or if trazodone was utilized in their therapy ( P = .004). Patients were more likely to be discharged from the hospital with a neuroleptic if they had multiple neuroleptic orders ( P = .0001) or if trazodone was utilized in their therapy ( P = .0023). Conclusion: Risk factors associated with the continuation of inappropriate neuroleptic medications upon discharge from the ICU or the hospital include multiple neuroleptic medications prescribed, the lack of a urine drug screen upon admission, and the utilization of trazodone.>