[Confusion assessment method for intensive care unit (CAM-ICU)]

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2014;114(3):122-5.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Delirium is a serious complication of disorders of nervous system and requires early detection for successful treatment. Confusion assessment method for intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) is a fast and reliable tool for detection of delirium. We performed screening for delirium among patients of neurological ward using CAM-ICU. Our experience showed that CAM-ICU could be used for the identification of delirium in neurological patients excluding those who suffer from severe aphasia.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Critical Care / methods*
  • Delirium / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales*