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Filter by:Delirium is a very common condition among ICU-admitted patients, and its prevalence is estimated between 30-40%. Delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and future cognitive decline, along with increased ventilation-dependency and other complications. There are multiple risk factors for delirium, including deficiencies of micronutrients. Thiamine deficiency is associated with specific neurological syndromes, including Wernicke and Korsakoff syndromes and Delirium Tremens. Several studies demonstrated significant thiamine deficiency among ICU-admitted patients (prevalence of 30-70%) without known risk factors, such as alcohol dependency. Thiamine deficiency may cause delirium in those patients. Intravenous thiamine had been safely used for decades, for several indications. Lately, thiamine has been advocated for therapy in patients with septic shock, and its use in intensive care units has increased worldwide. Since 2016, thiamine has been routinely administered in our intensive care unit. Considering the theoretical association between thiamine deficiency and ICU-related delirium, the investigators aim to investigate whether the routine use of thiamine has been associated with decreased prevalence of delirium among ICU patients when compared to the pre-routine thiamine administration era.
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication after cardiac surgery,and the pathogenesis is considered imbalance of cerebral oxygen. It may induce the POD incidence by monitering and intervening the low cerebral oxygen desaturation(SCO2) in cardiac surgery .Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) will be used for monitering the cerebral oxygen levels.140 case will be included and divided in to trial and control group. The primary outcome is POD In 72 hours after the surgery , which is assessed according to delirium scale .
Delirium is one of the most common complications after cardiac surgeries, incidence of which is 20~70%. Causes and pathophysiology of delirium has not been elucidated yet, however, inflammatory response of the nervous system, imbalance of neurotransmitters and ischemia-reperfusion injury of brain tissue are thought to play a big role. 'Neurofilament light (Nfl)' and 'Tau' are proteins that comprise neurons, which are released into blood during acute brain injury. Increased serum concentrations of these markers are acknowledged to be associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with acute brain injury. These proteins are also closely linked to degenerative changes in the nervous system and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, the increase in blood levels of 'Nfl' and 'Tau' may be related to the development of delirium. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between 'Nfl' and 'Tau', serum markers of damage of the nervous system, and the development of delirium after cardiac surgery.
180 patients will be randomly divided into two groups 90 patients each using a computer-generated program. Group R: 90 patients will receive a Rivastigmine patch (4.6 mg) 24 h before the operation to 3 days post-operative Group M: 90 patients will receive Melatonin patch (7 mg) 24 h before the operation to 3 days post-operative Patients in the two groups will be compared regarding incidence and severity of delirium on postoperative days 1, 2 or 3 and 7
The prospective, randomized controlled experimental trial investigates the effectiveness of delirium preventive care protocol for hip fracture patients.
To assess self-reported cognitive function and health-related quality of life in patients with and without early postoperative delirium
This study attempts to validate the Greek version of the CAM Diagnostic Algorithm and Nu-DESC in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
The investigators plan to create several sleep/circadian rhythm friendly rooms within the medical intensive care unit to determine if decreasing sleep fragmentation effects recovery in patients hospitalized in the ICU.
The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of the experience of music therapy by cancer patients with delirium, and the experience of music therapists working with these patients. The researchers are focusing on patients with delirium because of the challenging symptoms of this condition. At MSK, music therapy is routinely used in patients with cancer. Music therapy sessions are done at the patient's bedside, where the music therapist plays live music on a guitar, keyboard, harp, or percussion instrument, sometimes as accompaniment to singing.
Electroencephalographic recordings (EEG) present an opportunity to monitor changes in human brain electrical activity during changing states of consciousness during general anesthesia. The investigators aim to determine if EEG-guided anaesthesia using the Masimo Sedline Root monitor will result in different anaesthetic requirements, different anaesthetic depth, and emergence characteristics in children under 16 years of age. 200 children under 16 years undergoing routine general anaesthesia under sevoflurane will be randomized to either EEG monitoring or routine care. We will compare the anaesthetic requirements, the patient state index, number of episodes of burst suppression and the incidence and severity of emergence delrium between the two groups.