Delirium occurs frequently in critically ill patients, and especially in severely ill and in infectious patients. Although several causal pathways for delirium have been described, the role of biomarkers in ICU patients is unknown. We investigated potential differences in various serum biomarkers between …

While delirium is a serious and frequent disorder in intensive care patients, a prediction model is currently not available. We developed and validated a delirium prediction model for adult intensive care patients and determined its additional value compared to the prediction of the caregivers. …

The prevalence of obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) C30 kg/m2, reaches epidemic proportions. It is not only a risk factor for health problems, but also exacerbates illness progression. Consequently, the number of obese patients on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has increased enormously. Caring …

In critically ill patients, delirium is a serious and frequent disorder that is associated with a prolonged intensive care and hospital stay and an increased morbidity and mortality. Without the use of a delirium screening instrument, delirium is often missed by ICU nurses and physicians. The effects …

Intensive care-geneeskunde maakt de laatste jaren een stormachtige ontwikkeling door. Steeds meer mensen komen er in hun dagelijkse werk mee in aanraking en daardoor ontstaat er een groeiende behoefte aan literatuur over dit onderwerp. Technische, maar met name ook praktijkgerichte literatuur. Venticare …