Evaluation of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Delirium in Cardiac Surgery ICU

Evaluation of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Delirium in Cardiac Surgery ICU

Introduction: Delirium is defined as an acute cognitive disorder presenting with fluctuation in cognition, apathy and non-organized thinking. It may increase morbidity, mortality, ICU stay and cost. In patients who underwent heart surgery delirium may increase post-operative complications such as re...

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Main Authors: Kamran Shadvar, Farzaneh Baastani, Ata Mahmoodpoor, Eissa Bilehjani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
Subjects:
Delirium
Cardiac Surgery
ICU
Online Access:http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/JCVTR/Manuscript/JCVTR-5-157.pdf

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