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A Practical Approach to Delirium Prevention for Critical Care Nurses

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The lecture duration is 16min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CME credits approval pending, 0.5 CEUs.
Accredited by CPDUK, Provider Pending and CBRN.

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Benjamin Mu-Hsing Ho
Research Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Lecture Summary

This presentation will provide an overview of delirium, including the definition of delirium, types of delirium, risk factors of delirium and the current clinical guidelines for delirium care in the ICU setting. The challenges and barriers to implementing delirium assessment among critical care nurses are discussed. The delirium care education program and strategies are highlighted as well as the utilisation of the delirium prediction model in ICU clinical practice is also presented in this presentation.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Providers

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Identify the key signs and symptoms of delirium
  • Understand the barriers to the implementation of delirium assessment
  • Discuss the strategies to perform and enhance delirium assessment

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