Journal article
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Adults*
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Delirium is common during critical illness and associated with adverse outcomes. We compared characteristics and outcomes of delirious and nondelirious patients enrolled in a multicenter trial comparing protocolized sedation with protocolized sedation plus daily sedation interruption.
DESIGN: Randomized trial.
Authors
Mehta S; Cook D; Devlin JW; Skrobik Y; Meade M; Fergusson D; Herridge M; Steinberg M; Granton J; Ferguson N
Journal
Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 43, No. 3, pp. 557–566
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
March 2015
DOI
10.1097/ccm.0000000000000727
ISSN
0090-3493
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
APACHEAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesics, OpioidAntipsychotic AgentsBenzodiazepinesClinical ProtocolsComaDeliriumFemaleHealth BehaviorHumansHypnotics and SedativesIntensive Care UnitsLength of StayMaleMidazolamMiddle AgedPrevalenceRespiration, ArtificialRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime Factors