Delirium, an acute and fluctuating disturbance of consciousness and cognition, is a common
manifestation of acute brain dysfunction in critically ill patients, occurring in up to 80% of the …

The article reviews the current knowledge regarding altered states of consciousness
(ASC)(a) occurring spontaneously,(b) evoked by physical and physiological stimulation,(c) …

ContextIn the intensive care unit (ICU), delirium is a common yet underdiagnosed form of
organ dysfunction, and its contribution to patient outcomes is unclear. ObjectiveTo determine …

Evaluation of delirium in critically ill patients: Validatio... : Critical Care Medicine Evaluation of
delirium in critically ill patients: Validation of the Confusion Assessment Method for the …

Study objective: To determine the relationship between delirium in the intensive care unit
(ICU) and outcomes including length of stay in the hospital. Design: A prospective cohort …

Objective: To validate a diagnostic instrument for pediatric delirium in critically ill children,
both ventilated and nonventilated, that uses standardized, developmentally appropriate …

Objective To compare the safety and estimate the response profile of olanzapine, a second-
generation antipsychotic, to haloperidol in the treatment of delirium in the critical care …

Background: Dexmedetomidine, a potent α-2-adrenergic agonist, is widely used as sedative
in critically ill patients. This pilot study was designed to assess the effect of …

Background Multiple factors are believed to contribute to disruption of patients' sleep and
negatively affect clinical outcomes in the intensive care unit. Achieving restorative sleep for …

Delirium is a common neurobehavioral syndrome that occurs across health care settings
which is associated with adverse outcomes, including death. There are limited data on long …