Influencing factors of delirium of elderly patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objectives To explore the influencing factors of delirium in elderly patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU. Methods Using a self-designed questionnaire,the investigation was done among 210 patients undergoing mechanical ventilation to evaluate the delirium condition and look into the influence factors of delirium.Results 112 cases(53.3%)of the elderly patients were affected with delirium.The major influencing factors included duration of mechanical ventilation,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation(APACHEⅡ),hypoxia,sleep deprivation.Conclusion The incidence of delirium is higher among the elderly patients with mechanical ventilation.As for nursing strategy,providence of family nursing,close observation of the disease changes, enhanced respiratory function and practical orientation cognitive training are important for the reduction of the incidence of delirium in the elderly patients with mechanical ventilation.