ICU Psychosis

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) psychosis is a spectrum of severe psychiatric symptoms that manifest in an ICU environment. Often occurring in critically ill patients undergoing intensive medical interventions, these symptoms may include delirium, a significant clinical concern that is associated with higher mortality rates. This course examines ICU psychosis, detailing its mechanism of action, causes, and symptoms. It also delves into its differential diagnoses, treatment options, preventative measures, and nursing considerations necessary to address the complex interplay of factors contributing to this phenomenon within the critical care setting.