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Sedation and ICU Delirium : Case Study
Presented India by Dr. Surabhi AwasthiViews
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Case Description
Did you know Pain, agitation and delirium (PAD) increase the burden of disease for critically ill patients, contributing to adverse outcomes. The 2013 PAD Guidelines for managing patients with these interrelated problems were updated in 2018, based on new evidence and input from a diverse,...
Case Summary
- Delirium in ICU patients can lead to worsened conditions, increased ICU and hospital stays, higher mortality, and reduced functional status. Diagnosis involves using tools like the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) and the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU), requiring patients to be at least mildly sedated and responsive. The ICDSC uses an eight-factor scoring system, while CAM-ICU assesses changes in behavior, inattention, level of consciousness, and disorganized thinking.
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Dr. Surabhi Awasthi
MD(Anaes), AMPH (ISB), FICM, FIECMO, PGDMLS, PGDHHM. Director and Head Critical Care Medicine. Delhi, IndiaDr. Surabhi Awasthi is a distinguished intensivist and expert in Critical Care Medicine with extensive experience in managing complex and critically ill patients. She serves as the Director and Head of Critical Care Medicine and has special expertise in intensive care management, ECMO, emergency critical care, and multidisciplinary patient care. With advanced qualifications in healthcare management and critical care, Dr. Awasthi is recognized for her contributions toward advancing evidence-based critical care practices and improving patient outcomes.
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