Table 2 Comparison of adverse events associated with sleep medication use and delirium
Adverse events, n (%) | Consecutive administration group n = 33 | Non-consecutive administration group n = 71 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Somnolence | 6 (18.2) | 11 (15.5) | 0.78 |
Drowsiness | 1 (3.0) | 2 (2.8) | > 0.99 |
Lightheadedness | 8 (24.2) | 15 (21.1) | 0.80 |
Dizziness | 0 (0) | 4 (5.6) | 0.30 |
Hepatic impairment | 0 (0) | 1 (1.4) | > 0.99 |
Renal impairment | 2 (6.1) | 2 (2.8) | 0.58 |
Self-extraction of intravascular tube | 5 (15.2) | 5 (7.0) | 0.28 |