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hoice of analgesia and sedation (avoiding benzodiazepines). D elirium: Assess, Prevent, and Manage.

This is the most critical starting point. Clinicians look for a sudden change in mental status from the patient's baseline or evidence that their mental state has fluctuated (e.g., coming and going) over the past 24 hours. icudelirium

The CAM-ICU algorithm identifies delirium based on : hoice of analgesia and sedation (avoiding benzodiazepines)

If you are looking for helpful features in a caregiving sense, the (often shortened to A2F) is the gold standard for prevention and management: A ssess, Prevent, and Manage Pain. Clinicians look for a sudden change in mental

arly Mobility and Exercise (getting the patient moving as soon as possible).

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A patient is considered "CAM-ICU positive" (delirious) if they exhibit , plus EITHER Feature 3 OR Feature 4 . Practical "Helpful" Strategies for Families