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Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit [PDF]
Delirium is a cognitive disturbance with acute onset or fluctuating clinical course. It is recognized as one of the most common complications in the intensive care unit (ICU). The impact of delirium in the ICU on mortality, hospital or ICU length of stay,
Jeong-Ho Hong
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Abstract Delirium tremens was first identified as being due to long-term excessive alcohol intake in 1813, but is now known to be associated with abrupt withdrawal of alcohol in chronically habituated persons. Recent publications quote an anticipated mortality rate of 15% to 20%. Our experience in the past 20 years has not confirmed that
R E, Griffin +2 more
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Early alcohol abstinence symptoms and the role of cumulative adversity
Objectives were to characterize early alcohol abstinence symptoms during inpatient treatment, and examine the role of cumulative lifetime adversity in moderating these symptoms. A decrease in alcohol craving, anxiety, and depression was observed in all participants by week 3 of treatment.
Helen C. Fox +4 more
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Explainable and externally validated machine learning for neurocognitive diagnosis via ECGs
Background Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis has emerged as a promising tool for detecting physiological changes linked to non‐cardiac disorders. Given the close connection between cardiovascular and neurocognitive health, ECG abnormalities may be present in individuals with co‐occurring neurocognitive conditions. This highlights the potential of ECG as
Juan Miguel Lopez Alcaraz +4 more
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Background: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is associated with morbidity and mortality. Assessment of factors affecting AWS will help in early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment, hence improving the prognosis.
Parth Nagda +3 more
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Alcoholic hallucinosis is a rare complication of chronic alcohol abuse characterized by predominantly auditory hallucinations that occur either during or after a period of heavy alcohol consumption.
Pookala S Bhat +5 more
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ABSTRACT Benzodiazepines are a cornerstone in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, although their use is associated with a risk of sedation leading to respiratory depression. This study describes the reasons for and frequency of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission, mechanical ventilation, and clinical outcomes for patients receiving symptom ...
Nanna Reiter +5 more
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