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This document discusses delirium in critical illness patients. Some key points: - Delirium is common in critical care patients and associated with serious outcomes. It can be an early sign of infection. - There are three subtypes: hyperactive, hypoactive and mixed. Hypoactive delirium is most common but often overlooked. - Risk factors include older age, infection, medications like benzodiazepines, and underlying illness severity. - Delirium is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs, inc

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konstantin balabala

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