Impact of Delirium Onset and Duration on Mortality in Patients With Cancer Admitted to the ICU.

Background: Little is known on the effects of delirium onset and duration on outcome in critically ill patients with cancer.

Objectives: To determine the impact of delirium onset and duration on intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital mortality and length of stay (LOS) in patients with cancer.

Methods: Of the 915 ICU patients admitted in 2018, 371 were included for analysis after excluding for terminal disease, <24-h ICU stay, lack of active cancer and delirium.

Delirium as a Risk Factor for Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With Cancer.

Purpose: Although delirium is known to negatively affect critically ill patients, little data exist on delirium in critically ill patients with cancer.

Methods: We analyzed 915 critically ill patients with cancer between January and December 2018. Delirium screening was performed using the Confusion Assessment Method for the intensive care unit (ICU), performed twice daily.