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Association Between Windowed ICU Rooms and Delirium Frequency
The following is a summary of “Windows in the ICU and Postoperative Delirium: A Retrospective Cohort Study,” published in the ...
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Operating Room Extubation may not Increase Postoperative Delirium or Reintubation Rates, but Reduces Intubation Duration: Study
Postoperative delirium is frequently seen in cardiac surgery patients, affecting as many as 52% of individuals undergoing these procedures. Moreover, delirium following cardiac surgery is ...
ICU room design impacts delirium: Windowed rooms show higher incidence
Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition, accompanied by either altered consciousness or disorganized ...
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Study uses design features of the ICU to evaluate delirium
ICU delirium can be associated with a multitude of factors including underlying and acute medical conditions, pharmacologic agents or treatment regimens like surgery. Currently there is no definitive ...
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Recommendations may help reduce delirium in older patients having surgery
Delirium and cognitive decline are common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative neurocognitive ...
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How to reduce cognitive decline after surgery in older people
Consider Dexmedetomidine Dexmedetomidine, a sedative commonly used during surgeries, has shown promise in reducing the risk ...
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New advisory offers evidence-based strategies to prevent postoperative delirium in older adults
Delirium and cognitive decline are common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative neurocognitive ...