Cognitive dysfunction in intensive care survivors.
Cognitive dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a common, often prolonged and potentially disabling complication of critical illness. While demonstrable in patients who have survived a variety of both medical and surgical conditions, its causes remain unclear. Screening of patients in intensive care units and at follow up may help identify those who could benefit from cognitive rehabilitation.
Chapman
R J
RJ
Department ofAnaesthesia and Intensive Care, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0HS.
Brett
S J
SJ
D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D017741:Survivors