Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Mar 2018
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Outcome.
The incidence and risk factors for delirium vary among studies. ⋯ Delirium is frequent in the ICU and is associated with poor outcome. Several risk factors for delirium are linked to intensive care environment.
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Indian J Crit Care Med · Mar 2018
Case ReportsA Clinical Conundrum Called Amitraz Poisoning - A Case Report.
Amitraz is a nonsystemic insecticide and acaricide which is sometimes also used as scabicide. Due to its widespread use, amitraz poisoning has emerged during the past decade and a half although the literatures on human intoxication cases are scarce. ⋯ The mainstay of treatment is supportive and symptomatic. We present the case of a 60-year-old gentleman who was shifted from another hospital in unconscious state with an alleged history of consumption of an unknown substance which later was known to be amitraz.