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Icu Delirium: Detection With And Without Cam-Icu Screening, Kiara Nicole Felix, Anita Larkin, Kathryn Lynn, Latoya Reed, Tracy Mcclinton Dnp, Ag-Acnp-Bc
Icu Delirium: Detection With And Without Cam-Icu Screening, Kiara Nicole Felix, Anita Larkin, Kathryn Lynn, Latoya Reed, Tracy Mcclinton Dnp, Ag-Acnp-Bc
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Purpose/Background
Delirium is a form of brain malfunction marked by abnormalities in cognition, disorientation, memory, and awareness. This scoping review's aim is to examine bodies of research on the effects of length of stay (LOS) in the ICU using Confusion Assessment Method-Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU).
Methods
Adults age 18 and older admitted to the ICU, of any race or ethnicity, and any gender were all included in the study articles. Nine articles satisfied the search criteria after publications underwent rapid critical appraisal. Results were evaluated for ICU LOS, hospital LOS, mortality, restraint use, medication use, delirium screening tool use, and …