Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances in intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired delirium: a case–control study

Mar 18, 2021The Journal of international medical research

Sleep and body clock problems linked to delirium in intensive care patients

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Abstract

Patients with exhibited less than 1.05% rapid eye movement (REM) sleep compared to controls.

  • levels were lower and levels were higher in patients with delirium than in the control group.
  • , melatonin, and cortisol levels are significantly associated with the occurrence of ICU-acquired delirium.
  • Optimal cutoff values for predicting delirium included REM sleep at ≤1.05%, mean melatonin at ≤422.09 pg/mL, and cortisol at ≥212.14 ng/mL.
  • Improving sleep patterns and restoring circadian rhythm may be potential therapeutic approaches for ICU-acquired delirium.

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≤1.05%
Decrease in
Optimal cutoff value predicting risk.
≤422.09 pg/mL
Lower Level
Optimal cutoff value predicting risk.
≥212.14 ng/mL
Higher Level
Optimal cutoff value predicting risk.

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