Cuidados para el manejo de delirio en Unidades de Paciente Crítico: una revisión integrativa

Abstract

Aim: To identify aspects that influence the development of delirium, its management, evaluation and care in relation to the promotion and the prevention of delirium. Methodology: An integrative review was carried out in the following databases; CINHAL, SCOPUS and Scielo. 19 articles were selected, limited by year (2016-2017). Result: Four factors that have an impact on delirium were identified: pathophysiology / risk factors, prevention and promotion, objective evaluation and management in critical units. Conclusion: Nursing is in charge of care management, therefore, it is essential not to leave this issue aside because its incidence will increase the days of hospitalization, days of mechanical ventilation and mortality, negatively impacting the quality of care.