Patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) often become confused or ...

Patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) often become confused or delirious soon after, or within a few days of admittance to the ICU. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care, shows that use of earplugs can result in better sleep (as reported by the patients), lower the incidence of confusion, and delay the onset of cognitive disturbances. Patients in the ICU are thought to suffer confusion and delirium due to sensory overload. Part of this is due to the physical injuries and sensations of the patients, and part due to their environment...

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