Overview

This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of acute brain dysfunction in the critically ill. The book covers the basic pathophysiology of delirium, epidemiology, risk factors, outcomes associated with delirium, prevention and treatment of delirium, and challenges and techniques for improving delirium awareness.  Written by experts in the field, Delirium: Acute Brain Dysfunction in the Critically Ill is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts in this field.

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Author:   Christopher G. Hughes ,  Pratik P. Pandharipande ,  E. Wesley Ely
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.466kg
ISBN:  

9783030257538

ISBN 10:   3030257533
Pages:   237
Publication Date:   26 August 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Delirium: Definitions and SubtypesChristina J. Hayhurst, Bret D. Alvis, Timothy D. Girard 2 Monitoring for Delirium in Critically Ill AdultsAnnachiara Marra, Leanne M. Boehm, Katarzyna Kotfis, Brenda T. Pun 3 Epidemiology of Delirium in Critically Ill Adults: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and OutcomesDustin Scott Kehler, Rohan M. Sanjanwala, Rakesh C. Arora 4 The Relationship between Delirium and Mental Health Outcomes: Current Insights and Future DirectionsKristina Stepanovic, Jennifer S. Jutte, James C. Jackson, Jo Ellen Wilson 5 Prediction Models for Delirium in Critically Ill AdultsMark van den Boogaard, John W. Devlin 6 Pediatric Delirium Assessment, Prevention, and ManagementHeidi A.B. Smith, Stacey R. Williams 7 Epidemiology of Delirium in Children: Prevalence, Risk Factors and OutcomesSean S. Barnes, Christopher Gabor, Sapna R. Kudchadkar 8 Delirium After Primary Neurological InjuryMina F. Nordness, Diane N. Haddad, Shayan Rakhit, Mayur B. Patel 9 Neuroimaging Findings of DeliriumRobert Sanders, Paul Rowley 10 Inflammatory Biomarkers and Neurotransmitter Perturbations in DeliriumJosé R. Maldonado 11 The Electroencephalogram and DeliriumSuzanne C.A. Hut, Frans S. Leijten, Arjen J.C. Slooter 12 Endothelial Health and DeliriumMarcos G. Lopez, Christopher G. Hughes 13 Preventive Strategies to Reduce Intensive Care Unit DeliriumLaura Beth Kalvas, Mary Ann Barnes-Daly, E. Wesley Ely, Michele C. Balas 14 Treatment Strategies for DeliriumNoll L. Campbell, Babar A. Khan 15 Building a Delirium NetworkJames L. Rudolph, Elizabeth Archambault, Marianne Shaughnessy, Malaz Boustani, Karin J. Neufeld

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"""Senior trainees and providers in adult and pediatric critical care will appreciate this book, which emanates from the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ... This is an excellent standalone guide from leading investigators evaluating delirium in the critically ill. It effectively describes the limits of available therapies and reviews options for further research."" (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 1, 2020)"

Senior trainees and providers in adult and pediatric critical care will appreciate this book, which emanates from the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ... This is an excellent standalone guide from leading investigators evaluating delirium in the critically ill. It effectively describes the limits of available therapies and reviews options for further research. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 1, 2020)

""Senior trainees and providers in adult and pediatric critical care will appreciate this book, which emanates from the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ... This is an excellent standalone guide from leading investigators evaluating delirium in the critically ill. It effectively describes the limits of available therapies and reviews options for further research."" (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 1, 2020)

Author Information

Christopher Hughes, MD, MSVanderbilt University Medical CenterDivision of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center Nashville, TNUSA Pratik Pandharipande, MD, MSCIVanderbilt University Medical CenterDivision of Anesthesiology Critical Care MedicineCo-Director, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center Nashville, TN USA E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPHVanderbilt University Medical CenterDivision of Allergy and Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Associate Director of Research, the Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center (GRECC)  Co-Director, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center Nashville, TNUSA

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