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[Delirium in the intensive care unit].

R von Haken¹, M Gruss, K Plaschke

¹Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Deutschland. Rebecca.vonhaken@med.uni-heidelberg.de

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Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium is a growing concern, impacting patient mortality and hospital stay. Early detection through bedside tests and understanding risk factors are crucial for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

Critical Care Medicine
Neuroscience
Psychiatry

Context:

Delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a significant and increasing concern for critical care physicians globally.
Advancements in ventilator technology have made deep sedation less common, facilitating delirium assessment in ventilated patients.
Bedside tests are now available for psychiatric scoring of delirium in ventilated ICU patients.

Purpose:

To highlight the significance of intensive care unit delirium.
To discuss the prognostic implications of delirium.
To explore the current understanding of delirium's pathophysiology and risk factors.

Summary:

Intensive care unit delirium is as significant as organ failure and is an independent predictor of mortality and extended ICU/hospital stays.
Risk factors include pre-existing conditions, current diagnosis, surgical procedures, and medications.
A leading hypothesis suggests an imbalance in neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and dopamine/serotonin contributes to delirium.

Impact:

Understanding ICU delirium is vital for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Current therapeutic strategies include neuroleptics, physiotherapy, re-orientation, and pain management.
Further research into pathophysiology and risk factors is needed for more targeted interventions.