Confusion assessment method to analyze delirium in intensive care unit: literature review.

Unlabelled: Delirium is frequently observed in intensive care unit patients and its occurrence is related to increased morbidity and mortality, length of stay, functional decline and high costs. The Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Unit is a tool that facilitates early identification and occurrence of delirium among intubated patients.

Objective: To verify the aspects of delirium studied by means of the Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Unit.