Table 3

Effect of the implementation of the CAM-ICU in 2008 on delirium treatment

2006

(n = 512)

2007

(n = 589)

2008

(n = 641)

P value

Total numbers of delirious patients (%)

51 (10%)

79 (13%)

147 (23%)

< 0.0001

Number of delirious patients per month

13

20

37

< 0.0001

Total dose of haloperidol per patient (mg)

n = total number of patients treated with haloperidol

18 (5 to 40)

(n = 52)

12.5 (3 to 30)

(n = 80)

6 (2 to 20)

(n = 147)

0.01

Duration of treatment (days)

5 (2 to 9)

3 (2 to 9)

3 (1 to 5)

0.02

All values are medians (interquartile range) unless other reported. CAM-ICU = confusion assessment method-intensive care unit.

van den Boogaard et al. Critical Care 2009 13:R131   doi:10.1186/cc7991