Delirium post-cardiac surgery: Incidence and associated factors.
Abla Habeeb-AllahJafar Alasad AlshraidehPublished in: Nursing in critical care (2019)
Post-cardiac surgery delirium leads to longer mechanical ventilation time, increased ICU stay, and prolonged hospitalization. Delirium post-cardiac surgery is potentially preventable with appropriate identification of risk factors by nurses.