Predisposing factors for delirium in the surgical intensive care unit.

Aldemir, M; Ozen, S; H Kara, I; Sir, A; Baç, B

doi:10.1186/cc1044

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Predisposing factors for delirium in the surgical intensive care unit.

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Authors:

M Aldemir

S Ozen

I H Kara

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Delirium is a sign of deterioration in the homeostasis and physical status of the patient. The objective of our study was to investigate the predisposing factors for delirium in a surgical intensive care unit (ICU) setting. METHOD: Between January 1996 and 1997, we screened prospectively...

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