Icudelirium May 2026

oth Spontaneous Awakening (SAT) and Breathing (SBT) Trials.

This refers to any state other than "alert and calm." It is measured using scales like the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) . A patient is positive for this feature if their RASS score is anything other than zero. icudelirium

This is the hallmark feature of delirium. It is often tested by asking a patient to squeeze the clinician's hand every time they hear a specific letter (usually "A") in a read-out string of letters like "SAVEAHAART". oth Spontaneous Awakening (SAT) and Breathing (SBT) Trials

amily Engagement and Empowerment (having loved ones present to reorient the patient). icudelirium