Use of atypical anti-psychotics in the management of post-traumatic confusional states in traumatic brain injury

J R Army Med Corps. 2003 Mar;149(1):54-5. doi: 10.1136/jramc-149-01-10.

Abstract

The use of atypical anti-psychotics (AAP) in the treatment of organic neuropsychiatric syndromes is little reported. We present a case of post-traumatic delirium with delusions treated with Risperidone and discuss the use of AAP's in this situation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Brain Injuries / complications*
  • Delirium / drug therapy*
  • Delirium / etiology
  • Hallucinations / drug therapy
  • Hallucinations / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risperidone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Risperidone