Benzo use post DHCA (Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest)

Started by cardiacsweetie, April 24, 2012, 09:00:01 PM

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What is the general consensus on using narcotics and benzos for pain control and sedation/agitation in transient delirium post DHCA?  Do these medications prolong the patients delirium especially in the aged?