Pathomechanisms of Non-Traumatic Acute Brain Injury in Critically Ill Patients

Pathomechanisms of Non-Traumatic Acute Brain Injury in Critically Ill Patients

Delirium, an acute alteration in mental status characterized by confusion, inattention and a fluctuating level of arousal, is a common problem in critically ill patients. Delirium prolongs hospital stay and is associated with higher mortality. The pathophysiology of delirium has not been fully eluci...

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Main Authors: Wojciech Dabrowski, Dorota Siwicka-Gieroba, Malgorzata Gasinska-Blotniak, Sami Zaid, Maja Jezierska, Cezary Pakulski, Shawniqua Williams Roberson, Eugene Wesley Ely, Katarzyna Kotfis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
delirium
critical illness
hypoxia
hyperoxia
neuroinflammation
neurotransmitter agents
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/9/469

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