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Assessment of delirium in intensive care using the CAM-ICU

Authors: R Shetty, K Reid

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Delirium remains a common but poorly diagnosed condition in the ICU [1]. Delirium is an independent predictor of cognitive decline and mortality [2]. The aims of this audit were: to measure the incidence of delirium in our unit; to consider the practicalities of using the CAM-ICU; whether a positive CAM-ICU test would change management; and the attitude of senior intensive care staff regarding the usefulness of CAM-ICU. …

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Title: Assessment of delirium in intensive care using the CAM-ICU
Authors: R Shetty
K Reid
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9757

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