Delirium occurs in up to 80% of patients admitted to intensive care units. Although under-diagnosed, delirium is associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality in critical patients. Here, we review the main risk factors, clinical manifestations and preventative and therapeutic approaches (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for this illness.
Faria RSB, Moreno RP. Delirium in intensive care: an under-diagnosed reality. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva 2013;25(2):137-4.
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Faria, Rita da Silva Baptista; Moreno, Rui Paulo. Delirium in intensive care: an under-diagnosed reality. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva, v. 25, n. 2, p. 137-147, Aug. 2013.
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Faria, R. S. B., & Moreno, R. P. (2013). Delirium in intensive care: an under-diagnosed reality. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva, 25(2), 137-147.
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Faria, Rita da Silva Baptista and Moreno, Rui Paulo. Delirium in intensive care: an under-diagnosed reality. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva [online]. 2013, vol. 25, n. 2, [cited 2024-05-20], pp.137-147. Available from: <https://criticalcarescience.org/article/delirium-in-intensive-care-an-under-diagnosed-reality/>.
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