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[Management of delirium in the intensive care unit : Non-pharmacological therapy options]
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Sankt Elisabeth Hospital Gütersloh, Stadtring Kattenstroth 130, 33332, Gütersloh, Deutschland. norbert.zoremba@sankt-elisabeth-hospital.de.
Background:
Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are used in the prevention and therapy of delirium.
Objectives:
Investigation of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapy options.
Methods:
Analysis of review articles and studies in order to make recommendations for the clinical practice.
Results:
Reorientation, promotion of mental activities, adequate communication, early physiotherapy and avoidance of both polypharmacy and sleep deprivation have a high impact on the prevention and therapy of delirium.
Conclusion:
Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are very important in the prevention and therapy of delirium.
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