Joining Forces against Delirium — From Organ-System Care to Whole-Human Care
Sharon K. Inouye
Abstract
After a successful revascularization, a 72-year-old man becomes delirious. Though he’s seen by multiple medical teams, there is not a single consultation to address the failure of the organ that most patients prioritize over all others — his brain.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDeliriumOrgan systemIntensive care medicineMedical careMEDLINEMedical emergencyNursingInternal medicineLawDiseasePolitical scienceIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity ResearchAnesthesia and Sedative Agents