| Literature DB >> 35867117 |
Sebastian Schmidt1, Laura Hancke1, Robert Haussmann2, Alawi Luetz3,4.
Abstract
Circadian body and behavior rhythms serve to coordinate and maintain the physiological processes in the human body. A disruption of these rhythms frequently occurs in intensive care patients and can be the cause for the development of delirium. This review article discusses the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and develops a chronobiologically oriented prevention and treatment approach for delirium in the context of intensive care medicine.Entities:
Keywords: Circadian rhythm; Delirium prevention; Delirium treatment; Intensive care medicine; Melatonin
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35867117 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-022-01348-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nervenarzt ISSN: 0028-2804 Impact factor: 1.297