Bookedited by Christopher G. Hughes, Pratik P. Pandharipande, E. Wesley Ely.
Summary: This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of acute brain dysfunction in the critically ill. The book covers the basic pathophysiology of delirium, epidemiology, risk factors, outcomes associated with delirium, prevention and treatment of delirium, and challenges and techniques for improving delirium awareness. Written by experts in the field, Delirium: Acute Brain Dysfunction in the Critically Ill is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts in this field.
Contents:
Delirium: Definitions and Subtypes
Monitoring for Delirium in Critically Ill Adults
Epidemiology of Delirium in Critically Ill Adults: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
The Relationship between Delirium and Mental Health Outcomes: Current Insights and Future Directions
Prediction Models for Delirium in Critically Ill Adults
Pediatric Delirium Assessment, Prevention, and Management
Epidemiology of Delirium in Children: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes
Delirium After Primary Neurological Injury
Neuroimaging Findings of Delirium
Inflammatory Biomarkers and Neurotransmitter Perturbations in Delirium
The Electroencephalogram and Delirium
Endothelial Health and Delirium
Preventive Strategies to Reduce Intensive Care Unit Delirium
Treatment Strategies for Delirium
Building a Delirium Network.