Table 3.
Comparison between delirium group and non-delirium group in terms of interventions
| Interventions | No delirium (n=228) | Delirium# (n=92) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical ventilation | 116 (50.9) | 80 (87.0) | <0.001 |
| Artificial airway | <0.001 | ||
| Not use | 112 (49.1) | 12 (13.0) | |
| Tracheal intubation | 107 (46.9) | 67 (72.8) | |
| Tracheotomy | 9 (3.95) | 13 (14.1) | |
| Deep intravenous catheter | 63 (27.6) | 39 (42.4) | 0.01 |
| Drainage tube | 100 (43.9) | 33 (35.9) | 0.189 |
| Invasive artery | 137 (60.1) | 70 (76.1) | 0.007 |
| Gastric tube | 105 (46.1) | 73 (79.3) | <0.001 |
| Urinary catheter | 189 (82.9) | 87 (94.6) | 0.006 |
| Use of vasoactive drugs | 12 (5.26) | 14 (15.2) | 0.003 |
| Sedative medications | 149 (65.4) | 85 (92.4) | <0.001 |
Notes: #Defined as >1 episode of delirium within the ICU days with delirium screening. P<0.05, significant difference between the delirium group and non-delirium group.