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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
in the ICU Initial ... assessment - ... chief complaint on admission ... Evaluation #Workup #MICU ... #CriticalCare #
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... Use of validated scales ... screening (CAM-ICU ... ) - Pain assessment ... #icu
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
(PAD) in the ICU ... stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... Agitation Sedation Scale ... #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... own objective assessment ... : • For most ICU ... #Admitting #Admissions ... #ICU #Pearls #Checklist
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
just simply a clinical ... The assessment of ... to be in ADHF starts ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical