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Management of Delirium in Critical Care
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Case Description
Delirium in critical care requires prompt recognition and management due to its association with poor patient outcomes. Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective delirium management in the critical care setting. The use of validated delirium assessment tools, such as the Confusion...
Case Summary
- Delirium, a temporary change in attention, awareness, and cognition, affects a significant portion of ICU patients, particularly those on ventilators. It is characterized by fluctuating mental status, inattention, psychomotor disturbance, cognitive impairment, and disorganized thinking.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Viny Kantroo
Alumni - NHS Foundation TrustDr. Viny Kantroo is an experienced specialist in Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine with expertise in managing complex pulmonary disorders, critical illnesses, and sleep-related breathing conditions. Associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, he is actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, ICU care, ventilatory support, and sleep medicine. Dr. Kantroo is known for his evidence-based clinical approach and commitment to advancing comprehensive respiratory and critical care management.
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