The goal of this observational study is to find out the association between EuroSCORE II of Delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are the incidence of Delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to find the association of EuroSCORE II with delirium in cardiac surgery patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
* EuroSCORE II is used to predict the risk of in-hospital mortality after cardiac surgery. Where very low risk is \<1, low risk is 1-2.99, moderate risk is 3-4.99, and high risk is \>5. * CAM- ICU: The Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) is a tool used to assess delirium in patients in intensive care. The score ranges from 0-. Where 0-2 is no delirium, ≥ 3 is positive for delirium, 3-5 mild delirium, 6-7 severe delirium with 7 considered most severe delirium.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Number of Participants With Delirium
As per DSM 5 criteria delirium is an acute condition. Symptoms begin over a few hours or a few days. Delirium will be assessed by CAM-ICU score.
Time frame: Day 1
Association of Euroscore II Category With Delirium
Time frame: Day 1
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