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Incidence of Delirium in Ventilated Burn Patients: a Cohort Study
Silva, Márcia Pereira; Vala, Joana; Teixeira, Joana; Henriques, Helga Rafael; Sousa, JoãoIntroductionDelirium is an independent predictor of mortality, morbidity, increased length of stay and long-term cognitive impairment, with a negative impact on the critically ill patient and their family.1 There are few studies on critically ill burn patients, and it is estimated that the incidence of delirium in this population can reach 77%.2,3 This study is part of the cognition.id sub-project, as part of t...
Incidence and delirium risk factors in burn patients: A prospective cohort study
Silva, Márcia Pereira; Vala, Joana; Sousa, João; Teixeira, Joana Ferreira; Henriques, HelgaBackground Delirium is a neurocognitive syndrome caused by systemic disturbances, leading to impaired attention, awareness, and/or cognition. It poses a significant risk of comorbidities, mortality, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. The challenges in delirium management, follow-up, and rehabilitation, arising from complex chronic conditions and long-term complications after severe burns...