141 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. Olanzapine Day 4: maintenance dose# Total dose (mg) day 3* Evening dose (mg) Morning dose (mg) Rescue dose (mg; maximum once daily) Total dose (mg) day 4** 10 7.5 5 5 17.5 12.5 7.5 7.5 5 20 17.5 10 10 0 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.
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