Recognition of delirium in ICU patients: a diagnostic study of the NEECHAM confusion scale in ICU patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A delirium, is a serious, high-frequency complication in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The consequences of this complication range from high morbidity and mortality to greater need for nursing care. Despite these, delirium is o...

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Main Authors: Schuurmans Marieke J, Immers Henny EM, van de Bijl Jaap J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6955/4/7