Respiratory Exchange
Respiratory Exchange
Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute
Diagnosing and Treating Delirium in the ICU
20 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm.
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Delerium is an acute mental disorder associated with fluctuating changes in cognition and attention and is likely a consequence of another medical condition. In this episode, Dr. Heather Torbic discusses the incidence and types of delirium, pathogenesis and patient-specific risk factors with Dr. Abhijit Duggal. Dr. Torbic also covers bedside tools for the diagnosis of delirium and treatment options, including nonpharmacologic interventions. She stresses the need to develop a better understand...