Serum melatonin concentration in critically ill patients randomized to sedation or non-sedation
Abstract Background Abolished circadian rhythm is associated with altered cognitive function, delirium, and as a result increased mortality in critically ill patients, especially in those who are mechanically ventilated. The causes are multifactorial, of which changes in circadian rhythmicity may pl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-021-00829-1 |