Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Intramuscular Droperidol, Ziprasidone and Lorazepam for Acute Undifferentiated Agitation in the Emergency Department.

CONCLUSIONS: Droperidol was more effective than lorazepam or either dose of ziprasidone for the treatment of acute agitation in the emergency department and caused fewer episodes of respiratory depression. PMID: 32888340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32888340?dopt=Abstract

Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - September 4, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Martel ML, Driver BE, Miner JR, Biros MH, Cole JB Tags: Acad Emerg Med Source Type: research