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The '''Confusion Assessment Method''' is "an instrument for use in the intensive care unit to accurately diagnose delirium in critically ill patients who are often nonverbal because of mechanical ventilation."[http://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/Abstract/2001/07000/Evaluation_of_delirium_in_critically_ill_patients_.12.aspx]
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'''We are not currently colllecting CAM scores but are discussing collecting them as part of the new TISS.'''
The information was requested by Dr Arora.
 
[http://sgec.stanford.edu/webinar/2012Handouts/Mar/2012CAMpocketcard.pdf Quick Reference]
[http://anesreatoulouse.free.fr/S%E9minaires%20DES%20anesth%E9sie%202005-2006/Anesth%E9sie%20selon%20le%20terrain%20septembre%202005/Alcohol/CAM-ICU%20CCM_2001.pdf Evaluation of delirium in critically ill patients: Validation of the
Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU)]
 
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