Results: 17

Effect of seasons on delirium in postoperative critically ill patients: a retrospective analysis

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract Background and objectives Postoperative delirium is common in critically ill patients and is known to have several predisposing and precipitating factors. Seasonality affects cognitive function which has a more dysfunctional pattern during winter. We, therefore, aimed to test whether seasonal v...

Delirium, catatonía y síndrome de abstinencia manifestados como agitación psicomotora en COVID-19: una propuesta de manejo farmacológico en el hospital general

Rev. méd. Chile; 150 (3), 2022
BACKGROUND: Neuropsychiatric symptoms can be part of the clinical spectrum of COVID-19 infections. AIM: To devise an evidence based clinical algorithm as a guide for clinicians, to identify and treat underlying clinical syndromes of psychomotor agitation, such as delirium, catatonia or substance withdraw...

Delirium in older adults

This narrative review provides a broad examination of the most current concepts on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of delirium, an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by fluctuating changes in cognition and consciousness. With the interaction of underlying vulnerabili...

Delirium: prevalência e fatores associados ao pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular em idosos

Objetivo identificar a prevalência de delirium em idosos internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva que estejam em pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular e verificar associação entre o delirium e as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Método estudo transversal, analítico, realizado em...

Delirium as the first presentation of lung adenocarcinoma brain metastasis

Practices related to assessment of sedation, analgesia and delirium among critical care pediatricians in Brazil

ABSTRACT Objective To understand the use of tools, protocols and comfort measures related to sedation/analgesia, and to screen the occurrence of delirium in pediatric intensive care units. Methods A survey with 14 questions was distributed by e-mail to Brazilian critical care pediatricians. Eight que...

Eficacia de un plan de cuidados de enfermería específico para el paciente con delirio
Effectiveness of a Specific Nursing Care Plan for the Patient with Delirium

Rev. cuba. enferm; 35 (1), 2019
RESUMEN Introducción: El síndrome confusional agudo o delirio es un trastorno psiquiátrico severo frecuente en pacientes mayores ingresados, tiende a agravarse en las horas del final de la tarde y nocturnas, con un gran impacto en los cuidados nocturnos. Objetivos: Evaluar la eficacia de los cuida...

Impact of hypotension and global hypoperfusion in postoperative delirium: a pilot study in older adults undergoing open colon surgery

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 68 (2), 2018
Abstract Background: Post-operative delirium is a serious complication in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. It remains unclear whether peri-operative hemodynamic and perfusion variables affect the risk for postoperative delirium. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the associati...

Optimización perioperatoria del paciente anciano con fractura osteoporótica de cadera

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (11), 2017
The number of osteoporotic fractures is increasing along with population aging. Most patients with these type of fractures are older than 65 years, with multiple chronic conditions and different degrees of disability. Hip fracture is the most relevant osteoporotic fracture due to its frequency, costs, se...

Incidence of delirium in postoperative patients treated with total knee and hip arthroplasty

Summary Introduction: Delirium is a common disorder that can potentiate mortality and comorbidity rates of patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgeries, such as knee and hip arthroplasty, are particularly vulnerable as they often have multiple risk facto...