Delirium-related psychiatric and neurocognitive impairment and the association with post-intensive care syndrome-A narrative review.
Dharmanand RamnarainSjaak PouwelsSol Fernandez-GonzaloGuillem Navarra-VenturaVicent Balanzá-MartínezPublished in: Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica (2023)
Delirium is a complex but common phenomenon in the ICU and a risk factor for PICS. Its diagnosis is challenging with potential long-term adverse outcomes, including psychiatric and cognitive difficulties. The implementation of screening and follow-up protocols for PICS sequelae is warranted to ensure early detection and appropriate management.