Delirium in the ICU: time to probe the hard questions

作者：Stevens Robert D^*; Neufeld Karin J; Sharshar Tarek

来源：Critical Care, 2011, 15(1): 118.

DOI：10.1186/cc9971

Prevalent in critically ill patients, delirium remains poorly understood and difficult to treat. In a cross-sectional study conducted in 12 countries, delirium was identified in close to one third of patients and was independently associated with increased mortality. While such epidemiological accounts represent an important cornerstone for research, scientific efforts are needed to elucidate the causes of delirium and the mechanisms underlying its association with poor outcomes.

• 出版日期2011