Recognition of delirium in ICU patients: a diagnostic study of the NEECHAM confusion scale in ICU patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A delirium, is a serious, high-frequency complication in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The consequences of this complication range from high morbidity and mortality to greater need for nursing care. Despite these, delirium is o...
Main Authors: | Schuurmans Marieke J, Immers Henny EM, van de Bijl Jaap J |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-12-01
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Series: | BMC Nursing |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6955/4/7 |
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