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Diagnosing and Treating Delirium in the ICU
Manage episode 445412616 series 3381400
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 understanding of delirium pathophysiology and to implement strategies for the prevention of delirium.
48 episoder
Manage episode 445412616 series 3381400
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 understanding of delirium pathophysiology and to implement strategies for the prevention of delirium.
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