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Delirium is a common and serious disorder in ICU patients, with up to 87% incidence in some ICU populations. Studies have shown that delirium is associated with higher costs and complication rates, namely increased ventilator days and longer hospital stays.

No Method Is Perfect for Detecting Delirium In ICU Patients, but Some Methods Are Better Than Others

Delirium is a common and serious disorder in ICU patients, with up to 87% incidence in some ICU populations. Studies have shown that delirium is associated with higher costs and complication rates, namely increased ventilator days and longer hospital stays.