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Katie Gough - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Management of delirium in the Intensive Care unit.
    British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2010
    Co-Authors: Valerie J. Page, Katie Gough
    Abstract:

    Intensive Care Psychosis, Intensive Care unit syndrome, acute confusional state and acute brain dysfunction are all delirium, a manifestation of acute brain failure associated with serious adverse outcomes. Most Intensive Care delirium is hypoactive and undetected. Screening for and managing delirium could significantly improve outcomes.

Valerie J. Page - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Management of delirium in the Intensive Care unit.
    British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2010
    Co-Authors: Valerie J. Page, Katie Gough
    Abstract:

    Intensive Care Psychosis, Intensive Care unit syndrome, acute confusional state and acute brain dysfunction are all delirium, a manifestation of acute brain failure associated with serious adverse outcomes. Most Intensive Care delirium is hypoactive and undetected. Screening for and managing delirium could significantly improve outcomes.

Aynur Koyuncu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Our communication experiences with the intubated patients: case reports -
    Gulhane Medical Journal, 2006
    Co-Authors: Ayla Yava, Aynur Koyuncu
    Abstract:

    The aim of cardiac surgery is to increase survival and quality of life of the patients. Patients should be under continuous nurse observation until their conditions stabilize. Intensive Care patients are exposed to a variety of stresses related to the surgery and Intensive Care environment. Especially endotracheal intubated patients loose great deal of mobility and privacy in addition to ability of communication. Intubated patients feel that their lives depend on a machine and an unknown medical personnel, and probability of death is nearby. This feeling increases stress and even can lead them to Intensive Care Psychosis. The risk of Intensive Care Psychosis is reduced if patients are well communicated and their needs are well understood. This makes it important to choose the right method to establish a good communication. We use writing, submission, communication cards, family support, touching and informing methods to establish communication with intubated patients. The factors, which take role in the decision of the method to be used are those related to the physician and nurse. Our observations show that intubated patients, who are informed about their condition, contact their families and keep communication with nurses get more cooperative. This condition reduces the time intubated in Intensive Care. This paper is about our communication experiences on patients who are intubated in the Intensive Care unit of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Gulhane Military Medical Academy. Patients' experiences are expressed on their own words.

Ayla Yava - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Our communication experiences with the intubated patients: case reports -
    Gulhane Medical Journal, 2006
    Co-Authors: Ayla Yava, Aynur Koyuncu
    Abstract:

    The aim of cardiac surgery is to increase survival and quality of life of the patients. Patients should be under continuous nurse observation until their conditions stabilize. Intensive Care patients are exposed to a variety of stresses related to the surgery and Intensive Care environment. Especially endotracheal intubated patients loose great deal of mobility and privacy in addition to ability of communication. Intubated patients feel that their lives depend on a machine and an unknown medical personnel, and probability of death is nearby. This feeling increases stress and even can lead them to Intensive Care Psychosis. The risk of Intensive Care Psychosis is reduced if patients are well communicated and their needs are well understood. This makes it important to choose the right method to establish a good communication. We use writing, submission, communication cards, family support, touching and informing methods to establish communication with intubated patients. The factors, which take role in the decision of the method to be used are those related to the physician and nurse. Our observations show that intubated patients, who are informed about their condition, contact their families and keep communication with nurses get more cooperative. This condition reduces the time intubated in Intensive Care. This paper is about our communication experiences on patients who are intubated in the Intensive Care unit of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Gulhane Military Medical Academy. Patients' experiences are expressed on their own words.