The following is a summary of “Windows in the ICU and Postoperative Delirium: A Retrospective Cohort Study,” published in the ...
Study uses design features of the ICU to evaluate delirium. ScienceDaily . Retrieved January 14, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250113134202.htm ...
ICU room design influences delirium incidence, with windowed rooms showing a higher occurrence compared to non-windowed rooms. Delirium was observed in 21% of patients in windowed rooms versus 16% ...
Delirium affects 10-30% of hospitalized patients and up to 80% of ICU patients. Triggered by trauma, unfamiliar environments, and medications, it can lead to aggression, prolonged hospital stays ...