Table 4

Precipitating factors in delirium30

Only independent associations are listed.
Narcotics
Severe acute illness
Urinary tract infection
Hyponatraemia
Hypoxaemia
Shock
Anaemia
Pain
Physical restraint
Bladder catheter use
Iatrogenic event
Orthopaedic surgery
Cardiac surgery
Duration of cardiopulmonary bypass
Non-cardiac surgery
Intensive care unit admission
High number of hospital procedures