Incidence and Risk Factors for Delirium among Mechanically Ventilated Patients in an African Intensive Care Setting: An Observational Multicenter Study

Incidence and Risk Factors for Delirium among Mechanically Ventilated Patients in an African Intensive Care Setting: An Observational Multicenter Study

Aim. Delirium is common among mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). There are little data regarding delirium among mechanically ventilated patients in Africa. We sought to determine the burden of delirium and associated factors in Uganda. Methods. We conducted a multicen...

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Main Authors: Arthur Kwizera, Jane Nakibuuka, Lameck Ssemogerere, Charles Sendikadiwa, Daniel Obua, Samuel Kizito, Janat Tumukunde, Agnes Wabule, Noeline Nakasujja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/491780

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