Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis

Abstract Background Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening condition that can require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. However, IMV can cause delirium, a temporary and fluctuating state of consciousness disorder, which negatively im...

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Main Authors: Min Chen, Meiling Yu, Dayi Zhang, Ying Chen, Zhitao Yang, Erzhen Chen, Enqiang Mao, Tongtian Ni
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Published: BMC 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02158-y
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Meiling Yu
Dayi Zhang
Ying Chen
Zhitao Yang
Erzhen Chen
Enqiang Mao
Tongtian Ni
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Meiling Yu
Dayi Zhang
Ying Chen
Zhitao Yang
Erzhen Chen
Enqiang Mao
Tongtian Ni
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description Abstract Background Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening condition that can require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. However, IMV can cause delirium, a temporary and fluctuating state of consciousness disorder, which negatively impacts patient outcomes. Perphenazine, an antipsychotic drug that blocks dopamine receptors, can alleviate symptoms such as irritability and restlessness that caused by delirium. This retrospective study aimed to identify risk factors associated with delirium in SAP patients after extubation and withdrawal from IMV, and to determine whether prophylactic use of perphenazine could reduce the incidence of delirium. Methods A total of 40 patients with SAP aged 18–75 years who underwent IMV and were successfully extubated offline after treatment were included. Perphenazine was used consistently 2 mg q12 h for 2 days before extubation. The assessment of delirium began after the removal of the endotracheal tube, using Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) every 12 h. Patients were divided into delirium (n = 9) and non-delirium (n = 31) groups or perphenazine (n = 22) and non-perphenazine (n = 18) groups. The clinical data of patients upon admission and after extubation between groups were analyzed using SPSS 26 software. Binary logistic regression was used to evaluate the risk factors for delirium. Results Patients with a mean age of 42 years and a male to female ratio of 1.58:1 were enrolled. The incidence of delirium was 22.50%. Univariate analysis (P = 0.025) and binary logistic regression (P = 0.035, 95%CI 0.002–0.762) showed that prophylactic use of perphenazine reduced the incidence of delirium. Fentanyl use was a risk factor for delirium in the univariate analysis (P = 0.039). Patients in the delirium group were hospitalized longer than those in the non-delirium group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Perphenazine might have a potential effect on post-extubation delirium in SAP patients.
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spelling doaj-art-486aca0f473e44d987149da860eb00a82025-08-20T02:51:42ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2024-11-012911710.1186/s40001-024-02158-yEffect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitisMin Chen0Meiling Yu1Dayi Zhang2Ying Chen3Zhitao Yang4Erzhen Chen5Enqiang Mao6Tongtian Ni7Department of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineDepartment of Emergency, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineAbstract Background Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening condition that can require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. However, IMV can cause delirium, a temporary and fluctuating state of consciousness disorder, which negatively impacts patient outcomes. Perphenazine, an antipsychotic drug that blocks dopamine receptors, can alleviate symptoms such as irritability and restlessness that caused by delirium. This retrospective study aimed to identify risk factors associated with delirium in SAP patients after extubation and withdrawal from IMV, and to determine whether prophylactic use of perphenazine could reduce the incidence of delirium. Methods A total of 40 patients with SAP aged 18–75 years who underwent IMV and were successfully extubated offline after treatment were included. Perphenazine was used consistently 2 mg q12 h for 2 days before extubation. The assessment of delirium began after the removal of the endotracheal tube, using Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) every 12 h. Patients were divided into delirium (n = 9) and non-delirium (n = 31) groups or perphenazine (n = 22) and non-perphenazine (n = 18) groups. The clinical data of patients upon admission and after extubation between groups were analyzed using SPSS 26 software. Binary logistic regression was used to evaluate the risk factors for delirium. Results Patients with a mean age of 42 years and a male to female ratio of 1.58:1 were enrolled. The incidence of delirium was 22.50%. Univariate analysis (P = 0.025) and binary logistic regression (P = 0.035, 95%CI 0.002–0.762) showed that prophylactic use of perphenazine reduced the incidence of delirium. Fentanyl use was a risk factor for delirium in the univariate analysis (P = 0.039). Patients in the delirium group were hospitalized longer than those in the non-delirium group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Perphenazine might have a potential effect on post-extubation delirium in SAP patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02158-yAnalgesiaInvasive mechanical ventilationPreventionRisk factorSedation
spellingShingle Min Chen
Meiling Yu
Dayi Zhang
Ying Chen
Zhitao Yang
Erzhen Chen
Enqiang Mao
Tongtian Ni
Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
European Journal of Medical Research
Analgesia
Invasive mechanical ventilation
Prevention
Risk factor
Sedation
title Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
title_full Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
title_fullStr Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
title_full_unstemmed Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
title_short Effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
title_sort effect of prophylactic perphenazine on delirium after extubation in severe acute pancreatitis
topic Analgesia
Invasive mechanical ventilation
Prevention
Risk factor
Sedation
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02158-y
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