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Psychological Dysfunction in the Intensive Care Unit Patient

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Define the types of psychological dysfunction found in ICU patients. Know the medical and psychological problems that contribute to psychological dysfunction in the ICU patient. Be aware of environmental factors contributing to psychological impairment in the ICU patient. Define delirium and its assessment and treatment.

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  1. Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, 17602, USA

    Yaroslav Lando MD, FCCP

  2. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Temple Lung Center, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Gerard J. Criner MD

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  1. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gerard J. Criner

  2. Dept. Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad Street 3401, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Rodger E. Barnette

  3. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gilbert E. D'Alonzo

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Lando, Y., Criner, G.J. (2010). Psychological Dysfunction in the Intensive Care Unit Patient. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_38

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