Delirium is a common manifestation of acute brain dysfunction in critically ill patients with
prevalence as high as 75%. In the last years there has been a progressive increase of …

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

Purpose: The recent literature regarding intensive care unit (ICU) delirium and updated
clinical practice guidelines are reviewed. Summary: Recent studies show that ICU delirium …

Delirium, an acute and fluctuating disturbance of consciousness and cognition, is a common
manifestation of acute brain dysfunction in critically ill patients, occurring in up to 80% of the …

Background The prevalence of delirium has been estimated at anywhere between 10% and
30% in general medical patients and in upwards of 80% in patients who are admitted to an …

Delirium is commonly observed in critically ill patients and is associated with negative
outcomes. The pathophysiology of delirium is not completely understood. However …

This article provides an overview of the literature currently available concerning the
epidemiology, definition, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and the management of delirium, with …

Delirium is an under-recognized, highly prevalent form of organ dysfunction in the intensive
care unit (ICU). It is imperative to be aware of risk factors for delirium in the ICU, some of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) has become
increasingly acknowledged as a significant problem for critically ill patients affecting both the …

Delirium is the most frequent manifestation of acute brain dysfunction in intensive care unit
(ICU). Although antipsychotics are widely used to treat this serious complication, recent …