Confusion Assessment Method

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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."[1]

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.

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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