This report was broadcast on May 19 2016 and is available in German only.
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit /
The Intensive Care Unit is a potentially hostile environment to the vulnerable critically ill patient. In addition to the physical stress of illness, pain, sedation, interventions, and mechanical ventilation, there are psychological and psychosocial stressors perceived by these patients.
Teresa Nauber highlights the importance of delirium prevention strategies and the need for a person-centered ICU environment.
Patient-Centered Lighting Design /
Watch an extract of the report aired May 6, 2016 on arteTV.