Evaluating Nutritional Risk Factors for Delirium in Intensive-Care-Unit Patients: Present Insights and Prospects for Future Research
Malnutrition, hypercatabolism, and metabolic changes are well-established risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients. Although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, there is mounting evidence suggesting that malnutrition can cause a variety of changes that contribute to delirium,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/13/6/138 |