Understanding Delirium in COVID Patients

The chapter discusses the high rates of delirium and coma in COVID patients, highlighting the impact of overuse of sedatives and lack of family involvement. Data from a study involving 2,100 COVID patients is shared, indicating the importance of addressing therapeutic and management practices to reduce brain dysfunction in these patients. The conversation transitions into the mechanisms and pathophysiology of delirium, exploring how to approach potentially delirious patients and the importance of reducing delirium duration to prevent post-intensive care syndrome.