Physiological Assessment of Delirium Severity: The Electroencephalographic Confusion Assessment Method Severity Score

Physiological Assessment of Delirium Severity: The Electroencephalographic Confusion Assessment Method Severity Score

The Electroencephalographic Confusion Assessment Method Severity Score (E-CAM-S) is an automated, physiologic measure of delirium severity that predicts clinical outcomes with a level of performance comparable to conventional... read more

Incidence of Dexmedetomidine Withdrawal in Adult Critically Ill Patients

Incidence of Dexmedetomidine Withdrawal in Adult Critically Ill Patients

The majority of patients in our study demonstrated signs that may be indicative of dexmedetomidine withdrawal. Peak and cumulative daily dexmedetomidine dose, rather than duration of therapy, may be associated with a higher... read more

Use of the Confusion Assessment Method in Multi-center Delirium Trials

Use of the Confusion Assessment Method in Multi-center Delirium Trials

Delirium occurs commonly in older adults and is associated with adverse outcomes. Multi-center clinical trials evaluating interventions to prevent delirium are needed. The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is a validated... read more

Haloperidol Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients with a High Risk for Delirium

Haloperidol Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients with a High Risk for Delirium

The use of the delirium prevention protocol seems to result in improvement of several delirium outcome measures. Prophylactic treatment with low dose haloperidol in critically ill patients with a high risk of delirium likely... read more

Delirium and Benzodiazepines Associated With Prolonged ICU Stay in Critically Ill Children

Delirium and Benzodiazepines Associated With Prolonged ICU Stay in Critically Ill Children

Delirium is associated with a lower likelihood of ICU discharge in preschool-aged children. Benzodiazepine exposure is associated with the development and longer duration of delirium, and lower likelihood of ICU discharge.... read more

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized... read more

Experts reveal noisy wards can lead to terrifying hallucinations

Experts reveal noisy wards can lead to terrifying hallucinations

How a stay in hospital can tip you over the edge: Experts reveal noisy wards can lead to terrifying hallucinations and even long-term harm. Recognizing the symptoms means patients receive the care they need and can make the... read more