Table 5.
Distribution of Sedation Medications for Patients After Screening Positive for Delirium
| Sedation Medication | Untreated (n = 15) | Treated (n = 15) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients | Median (IQR) | Number of Patients | Median (IQR) | ||
| Total lorazepam equivalent, mg/kg 21,22 | 9 | 0.41 (0.11–0.95) | 13 | 3.83 (1.30–11.54) | 0.071 |
| Total morphine equivalent, mg/kg23–25 | 7 | 24.59 (9.0–36.69) | 13 | 56.14 (16.16–63.11) | 0.35 |
| Dexmedetomidine, mcg/kg | 4 | 171.80 (61.95–237.38) | 14 | 125.0 (70.98–376.8) | 0.72 |
| Clonidine, mcg/kg | 0 | NA | 3 | 0.0094 (0.0083–0.29) | n/a |
NA, not applicable