139 7 DELIRIUM | PART THREE On day 4, delirium assessment with DRS-R-98 is repeated. Resolution of delirium was defined as a DRS-R-98 total severity score of <15.25 points with a ≥4.5 points reduction in the severity items scores. If on day 4 the severity score of DRS-R-98 is ≥15.25 points, maintenance dose of haloperidol is increased according to the following guideline. Haloperidol Day 4: maintenance dose Total dose (mg) day 3* Evening dose (mg) Morning dose (mg) Rescue dose (mg; maximum twice daily) Total dose (mg) day 4** 4 2.5 2.5 2 9 5 3 3 2 10 8 5 5 2.5 15 9 5 5 2.5 15 10 6 6 3 18 12 7 7 3 20 15 8 8 2 20 18 9 9 1 20 20 10 10 0 20 #Day 4 and following days *Total dose ended .5 are rounded up **With maximum use of rescue dose On days 7 and 14, delirium assessment with DRS-R-98 is repeated. Resolution of delirium was defined as a DRS-R-98 total severity score of <15.25 points with a ≥4.5 points reduction in the severity items scores.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjY0ODMw