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Outcomes after Intensive
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The Delirium Dilemma - advances in thinking about diagnosis, management, and importance of ICU Delirium Part
I: Impact of Brain Dysfunction on Intensive Care. Delirium can be extremely hazardous in hospitalized older persons and is associated with death, prolonged hospital stays, and institutionalization. More... |
This report reviews the current evidence regarding the relationship between delirium and cognitive decline in non-demented hospitalized elderly individuals. More... |
 Part II: Strategies for Optimal Management of ICU Delirium. by E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH Only a few studies of ICU patients have studied risk factors for delirium, though many investigations over the past decade, using a variety of non-ICU cohorts, have identified numerous risk factors for the development of delirium. More... |
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On this web site, you will read about a newly recognized public health dilemma: delirium among critically ill patients, and long-term cognitive impairment among survivors. More... |
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