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.
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