The impact of sepsis, delirium, and psychological distress on self-rated cognitive function in ICU survivors—a prospective cohort study

The impact of sepsis, delirium, and psychological distress on self-rated cognitive function in ICU survivors—a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Many intensive care unit (ICU) survivors develop psychological problems and cognitive impairment. The relation between sepsis, delirium, and later cognitive problems is not fully elucidated, and the impact of psychological symptoms on cognitive function is poorly studied in ICU s...

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Main Authors: Emily Brück, Anna Schandl, Matteo Bottai, Peter Sackey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Critical care
Intensive care units
Delirium
Sepsis
Cognitive impairment
Post-traumatic stress symptoms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0272-6

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