Diagnostic study demonstrates the CAM-ICU is rapid, valid, and reliable for identifying delirium in mechanically ventilated patients, suggesting its utility in routine critical care monitoring.
Delirium, a complication not currently monitored in the ICU setting, is extremely common in mechanically ventilated patients. The CAM-ICU appears to be rapid, valid, and reliable for diagnosing delirium in the ICU setting and may be a useful instrument for both clinical and research purposes.
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Ely et al. (2001) studied this question.