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Management of ICU Delirium
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Case Description
The management of ICU delirium involves a combination of preventive strategies, such as early mobilization, minimizing sedation, and addressing underlying medical causes, to reduce the risk and severity of delirium in critically ill patients. Treatment includes optimizing the patient's environment,...
Case Summary
- ICU delirium is often underestimated due to the focus on other apparent critical issues. It differs significantly from delirium seen in normal wards or OPD settings. Two key takeaways: actively look for delirium in every patient and recognize that ICU delirium presents uniquely. Delirium is typically categorized as hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed, with fluctuating cognition being a hallmark. Baseline diseases can mask or complicate the diagnosis.
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Dr. Parth Patel
Consultant Critical Care, B.J Medical College, AhmedabadDisclosures
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