| Identification and management of delirium in the critically ill patient with cancer. | |
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PMID: 12574707 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Rather than a specific entity, delirium is at the midpoint on a spectrum of potential mental status changes that ranges from full consciousness to deep coma. The extremes are relatively easy to recognize, but other points along the spectrum may go unrecognized or be misdiagnosed. If recognized and treated expeditiously, delirium may be reversed in some patients. It is imperative that those caring for critically ill patients with cancer have the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and manage delirium appropriately. Although all critically ill patients are at risk for delirium, cancer presents additional assaults to the central nervous system via direct tumor invasion or iatrogenic provocations. This article describes delirium in cancer, and addresses diagnostic and management issues across the course of the disease. |
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Authors:
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Candis Morrison |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AACN clinical issues Volume: 14 ISSN: 1079-0713 ISO Abbreviation: AACN Clin Issues Publication Date: 2003 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-02-07 Completed Date: 2003-04-16 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508191 Medline TA: AACN Clin Issues Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 92-111 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. cmorris@son.jhmi.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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therapeutic use Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use Benzodiazepines Delirium / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Diagnosis, Differential Humans Mental Disorders / diagnosis Neoplasms / complications*, drug therapy, physiopathology Risk Factors Terminology as Topic |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Anxiety Agents; 0/Antipsychotic Agents; 12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines |
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