Penulis: E. Wesley Ely

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Delirium is a common clinical problem in critical care patients, with up to 80% of patients experiencing at least one episode during their time on a critical care unit. It is associated with signific …

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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, outc …

*; Examines the experiences of those who have survived comas*; Demonstrates how a key element of the brain is switched off by coma-inducing sedatives, allowing the mind to break free from the body*; …