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Management of Delirium in Critical Care

Presented from India by Dr. Viny Kantroo

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Case Description

Delirium in critical care requires prompt recognition and management due to its association with poor patient outcomes. Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective delirium management in the critical care setting. The use of validated delirium assessment tools, such as the Confusion...

Case Summary

Delirium, a temporary change in attention, awareness, and cognition, affects a significant portion of ICU patients, particularly those on ventilators. It is characterized by fluctuating mental status, inattention, psychomotor disturbance, cognitive impairment, and disorganized thinking.

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Dr. Viny Kantroo

Alumni - NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi

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