Publications
Case Report
Zolpidem for Severe Insomnia Associated With Delirium in Critical Illness
June 11, 2026
A critically ill patient with sepsis and persistent delirium with treatment-refractory insomnia experienced rapid improvement in sleep continuity, delirium severity, and bedside cognitive performance with zolpidem.
Rounds in the General Hospital
Managing Anxiety, Agitation, and Pain in Critically Ill Patients
April 1, 2025
Pain, fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and agitation are common symptoms among critically ill patients, causing distress, interfering with medical care, and contributing to morbidity post discharge.
Rounds in the General Hospital
Wishing That Your Patient Would Die: Reasons and Reactions
February 25, 2025
The authors explore the complexity, intensity, and critical decision-making faced by health care staff while caring for chronically and critically ill patients, especially in the context of medical futility.
Rounds in the General Hospital
Current Approaches to the Recognition and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal and Delirium Tremens: "Old Wine in New Bottles" or "New Wine in Old Bottles"
June 17, 2010
How long and how much alcohol does a person have to drink before being at risk for developing withdrawal symptoms after sudden abstinence? Which strategies can best manage alcohol...
