Handout

Cognitive Effects of Pharmacological Management of Agitation in Post-Traumatic Amnesia

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Brain Injury

References:

  • Williamson, D., Frenette, A.J., Burry, L.D., Perreault, E.C., Lamontagne, F., Potvin, M.., Giguere, J.F., Mehta, S., Bernard, F. (2019). Pharmacological interventions for agitated behaviours in patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2019;9:e029604.
Pharmacological management should be the last option when managing agitation in the TBI population. This material reviews common medications prescribed to treat agitation following brain injury and whether the research supports use or not.
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