Delirium as a complication of the surgical intensive care

Delirium as a complication of the surgical intensive care

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the impact of somatic illnesses, electrolyte imbalance, red blood cell count, hypotension, and antipsychotic and opioid treatment on the duration of delirium in Central Intensive Care Unit for Surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients who were admitted to the Department of Central Intensive Care Unit for Surgery in the University Hospital Olomouc f...

Predisposing factors for delirium in the surgical intensive care unit

BACKGROUND Delirium is a sign of deterioration in the homeostasis and physical status of the patient. The objective of our study was to investigate the predisposing factors for delirium in a surgical intensive care unit (ICU) setting. METHOD Between January 1996 and 1997, we screened prospectively 818 patients who were consecutive applicants to the general surgery service of Dicle-University ...

Delirium in the intensive care unit: medications as risk factors.

Delirium in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

D elirium is an important diagnosis, both because it is challenging to manage and because it portends a poor prognosis in the hospital and beyond. Delirium is particularly prevalent in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting, where it is associated with longer hospital stays, prolonged mechanical ventilation, increased hospital costs, and increases in mortality. In fact, studies have shown the in...

Delirium in the intensive care unit

Delirium is a common condition in the intensive care unit (ICU). Between 16-89% of all ICU patients experience an episode of delirium during admission. Several detection tools have been developed for use specifically in the ICU. The Confusion Assessment Method for the intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) and the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) combine high sensitivity with high spe...