From: A research algorithm to improve detection of delirium in the intensive care unit
Reason | n (%) |
---|---|
Non-interview days (holidays, weekends) | 533 (76%) |
Not available (not in room, tests) | 18 (3%) |
Lethargica | 95 (14%) |
Alert but unresponsive to interviewera | 2 (<1%) |
Agitateda | 31 (4%) |
Terminal care | 6 (1%) |
Other (for instance, nurse requested patient not be interviewed, discharged early) | 9 (1%) |
Patient or surrogate refusal | 9 (1%) |