Pharmacological interventions for agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pharmacological interventions for agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a worldwide leading cause of mortality and disability. Among TBI complications, agitation is a frequent behavioural problem. Agitation causes potential harm to patients and caregivers, interferes with treatments, leads to unnecessary chemical and p...

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Main Authors: David R. Williamson, Anne Julie Frenette, Lisa Burry, Marc M. Perreault, Emmanuel Charbonney, François Lamontagne, Marie-Julie Potvin, Jean-François Giguère, Sangeeta Mehta, Francis Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Traumatic brain injury
Agitation
Pharmacological intervention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-016-0374-6

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