Development and validation of PRE-DELIRIC (PREdiction of DELIRium in ICu patients) delirium prediction model for intensive care patients: observational multicentre study

摘要

STUDY QUESTION Can delirium be predicted in intensive care patients? SUMMARY ANSWER Within 24 hours of admission, the PREdiction of DELIRium for Intensive Care patients (PRE-DELIRIC) model predicts delirium forthe complete length of stay in the intensive care unit.WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHATTHIS PAPER ADDS Delirium is a frequent and serious disorder related to different risk factors in intensive care patients, but no delirium prediction model was available. A delirium prediction model has been developed and validated; it may facilitate early identification of patients at high risk and allow targeted early initiation of preventive measures.