CAM-ICU Manual.pdf

The CAM-ICU is a delirium monitoring instrument for ICU patients, and this manual provides a complete detailed explanation of how to use it, along with answers to frequently asked questions and case studies. The CAM-ICU was developed with grant support and has been translated into over 20 languages, implemented in dozens of countries, and validated as a reliable tool for detecting delirium in non-verbal patients. Research has shown that duration of delirium is a strong predictor of death, length of stay, cost of care, and long-term cognitive impairment, and that delirium monitoring should be standard practice in all critically ill patients. The manual includes updates on the ABCDEF bundle elements, which provide a framework for care built on clinical practice guidelines, and emphasizes the importance of assessing, preventing, and managing pain, delirium, and other factors to improve patient outcomes.