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Evaluate disparities in delirium detection among critically ill Latinos compared to English-speakers.

April 18, 2026Critical Care Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Disparities in Finding Delirium in Critically Ill Latinos

AFAna Lucia FuentesUC San Diego Health System CECharlotte C. EllbergUniversity of California, San Diego HPHumberto Parada

Key Points

Evaluate disparities in delirium detection among critically ill Latinos compared to English-speakers.
Compared usual-care delirium detection rates between Spanish and English speakers
Assessed sedation levels and use of restraints among participants
Implemented FAM-CAM as a potential intervention for improving detection
Usual-Care showed low accuracy in delirium detection for Spanish-speakers
Spanish-speakers experienced deeper sedation and increased restraint use
FAM-CAM improved delirium detection rates among Spanish speakers

Abstract

Usual-Care demonstrated poor accuracy in delirium detection among Spanish-speakers, who also experienced deeper sedation and more frequent restraint use than English-speakers. FAM-CAM improved delirium detection among Spanish-speakers and may help overcome language barriers to equitable delirium detection.

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