Background Delirium, also known as acute confusional state, is a clinical syndrome that is
typified by a disturbance of consciousness, attention, cognition and perception. It is …

Background. Delirium is characterized by disturbances of consciousness, attention,
cognition, and perception. Delirium is a serious but reversible condition associated with poor …

Background Delirium is a common, under-recognized, and often fatal condition in critically ill
patients, characterized by acute disorder of attention and cognition. The global prevalence …

Objectives To determine the relation between delirium in critically ill patients and their
outcomes in the short term (in the intensive care unit and in hospital) and after discharge …

Background Delirium is frequently observed among critically ill patients in the intensive care
unit. Although a preventable and reversible process, it is associated with greater morbidity …

This chapter provides an overview of the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of delirium.
Delirium is common in patients requiring critical care. Estimates of the prevalence vary from …

CONTEXT: Delirium is prevalent in the intensive care unit (ICU) and has been associated
with negative clinical outcomes. However, a quantitative and systematic assessment of …

Background: The incidence and risk factors for delirium vary among studies. Objective: We
aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and impact on outcome of delirium in a …

BACKGROUND: Delirium in patients in intensive care units (ICUs) is an acute disturbance
and fluctuation of cognition and consciousness. Though increasing age has been found to …

Objective To investigate potential risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients through a
meta-analysis of clinical observational studies. Method A literature search was conducted of …