SCCM Resource Library-How Do I Manage a Delirious Patient?

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the importance of addressing delirium in the ICU. They emphasize the need for re-educating healthcare professionals about the impact of delirium and ensuring proper assessment and management. The speaker suggests using tools like CAM-ICU and ICD-SC for delirium assessment and stresses the need to implement these assessments properly. They also highlight the role of non-pharmacological interventions such as early mobility, optimizing sleep, and sensory interventions like glasses and hearing aids. The speaker discourages the use of antipsychotics for treating delirium and suggests considering them only to manage specific behaviors. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for a comprehensive management plan that includes a multi-component approach to prevent and manage delirium in ICU patients.

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Neuroscience, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | The ABC's of Sedation and Delirium Management in Adult Patients (SessionID 1333301)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Learning Pathway Delirium and Sedation Managment

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Delirium

Year 2023

Keywords

delirium

ICU

assessment

management

non-pharmacological interventions

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