Author/Authors :
YAVUZ KARAMANOGLU, Ayla Pamukkale Universitesi - Denizli Sagilk Yuksekokulu - Cerrahi Hastaliklari Hemsireligi AD, turkey , GOK, Fadime Pamukkale Universitesi - Denizli Sagilk Yuksekokulu - Cerrahi Hastaliklari Hemsireligi AD, turkey , DEMiR KORKMAZ, Fatma Ege Üniversitesi - Hemşirelik Fakültesi - Cerrahi Hastalıkları Hemşireliği AD, Turkey
Title Of Article :
DELIRIUM IN CARDIAC SURGERY PA TfENTS AND NURSING CARE
Abstract :
Although delirium is a common problem in patients after cardiothoracic surgery is often not realized or is misdiagnosed. Not diagnosing the patient with delirium may cause inability to treat delirium in a timely manner, worsening of patient s clinical condition and even death of the patient. However, diagnosing and raising awareness about delirium and different types of delirium greatly affects early detection rates and helps prevention. In this context, nurses are in an important position within the health system regarding increasing the rate of diagnosing, preventing, managing delirium and providing necessary care. This article discusses risk groups and reasons for delirium, signs and symptoms, treatment, interventions to prevent progression of delirium before, during and after surgical operations and nursing care.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Cardiac surgery , delirium , nursing care.
JournalTitle :
Journal Of Ege University Nursing Faculty
