DELIRIUM IN CRITICAL CARE
Journal Title: The Odisha Journal of Psychiatry - Year 2011, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Delirium is a common complication of critical illness. It has conventionally been regarded as an unavoidable and benign side effect of long-term sedation on an intensive care unit (JCU). However in recent years this pre-conception has been challenged by the publication of studies demonstrating poorer outcomes in ICU patients with delirium. This article will define delirium, summarise the risk factors for the development of rcu delirium, provide an overview of the current evidence base for its detection and discuss the management of delirium in intensive care unit patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr S S Routray, Dr SP swain, Dr PC Choudhury
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