Incidence and risk factors for delirium development in ICU patients - a prospective observational study

Background and Aims: Delirium is an acute brain dysfunction and a frequent complication in critically ill patients. When present it significantly worsens the prognosis of patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of delirium and risk factors for delirium in a mixed group of traum...

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Main Authors: Marcela Kanova, Peter Sklienka, Roman Kula, Michal Burda, Jana Janoutova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2017-06-01
Series:Biomedical Papers
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Online Access:https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201702-0010_Incidence_and_risk_factors_for_delirium_development_in_ICU_patients_-_a_prospective_observational_study.php