Delirium Assessment in Critically Ill Older Adults Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many challenges in managing critically ill older adults with attention to delirium prevention and management. To spare this vulnerable population of older adults from poor outcomes associated with delirium, early recognition of delirium is critical. Despite the health care system limitations during this pandemic and the difficult clinical challenges, delirium screening and management remains an evidence-based cornerstone of critical care.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, early recognition of delirium is crucial in managing critically ill older adults to prevent poor outcomes associated with delirium. Despite limitations in the healthcare system and challenging clinical circumstances, delirium screening and management remain an evidence-based cornerstone of critical care.