Author:
Bollini Paola,Andreani Amato,Colombo Fabio,Bellantuono Cesario,Beretta Paola,Arduini Anna,Galli Tebaldo,Tognoni Gianni
Abstract
SummaryThe strategy of high-dose intramuscular haloperidol as routinely applied in a general hospital psychiatric ward to 74 successive patients, 33 of whom stayed only up to seven days, and a further 34 up to 15 days, led to a complete recovery in only six, and complete lack of change in 23. Adverse reactions were recorded in 42, severe enough to stop treatment in eight; there were three deaths. In view of this risk-benefit analysis, systematic application of this high dose strategy to get a more rapid turnover of patients is unjustified.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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