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Table 4 Chart-based review for delirium when the CAM-ICU was not performed by patient-days

From: A research algorithm to improve detection of delirium in the intensive care unit

Reason why CAM-ICU results not available

Chart evidence of delirium (patient-days)

No chart evidence of delirium (patient-days)

Total

Coma/stupor at time of CAM-ICU

205 (74%)a

73 (26%)b

278

CAM-ICU not performed

404 (58%)c

296 (42%)d

700e

Total

609 (62%)

369 (38%)

978e

  1. a66 participants, b33 participants, c115 participants, d125 participants, echart data missing in three cases. Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit.