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Why does a patient become dilerius after surgery and in icu.what can we do to help.
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Various reasons.: This can be from stress from surgery, anesthetics. Possible infection, stroke, electrolye issue. Usualy need to wait 12 hours for medication and surgical issues to clear up.
Answered 12/8/2017
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Sleep wake cycle: Many factors including prior brain dysfunction, dementia, medicines (narcotics, etc.), inflammation, infection to name a few. The best we can do is optimize the environment. Ensure good natural lighting during the day and darkness at night with good sleep/wake cycles. Limit narcotics, benzos or other drugs known to contribute. With good care it takes time to resolve.
Answered 12/8/2017
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