Delaware medical journal
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Unfortunately, although delirium is common in the general hospital, the diagnosis is frequently missed. As delirium often indicates a serious, sometimes life-threatening, medical or surgical condition, successful management and subsequent prevention of morbidity and mortality require prompt recognition and early intervention. Failure to recognize, diagnose, and treat delirium and the underlying pathology can result in death. This article presents current thinking on the management of delirium and related agitation in the general medical hospital.
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Delaware medical journal · Jun 1993
Review Case ReportsSuccessful resuscitation from cardiopulmonary arrest following deliberate inhalation of Freon refrigerant gas.
Presented is a case of successful resuscitation of cardiopulmonary arrest following inhalation of a fluorinated hydrocarbon. Fluorinated hydrocarbons have a direct cardiotoxic effect. ⋯ Early bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and ACLS provider intervention help to contribute to improved patient survival. We present a case illustrating the utility of basic life support and early advanced life support, followed by a review of the pertinent literature.