Ramelteon is not associated with improved outcomes among critically ill delirious patients: a single-center retrospective cohort study

Background: Delirium commonly affects critically ill patients and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Some previous studies have suggested that ramelteon may prevent delirium but ramelteon's impact on treating delirium is unknown.Objective: To compare outcomes of critically ill delirious patients treated with ramelteon versus those who were not.Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 322 intensive care unit patients stratified based on ramelteon exposure after a non-negative CAM-ICU score.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research