Disparities in Finding Delirium in Critically Ill Latinos

Key Points

• Evaluate disparities in delirium detection among critically ill Latinos compared to English-speakers.
• Compared usual-care delirium detection rates between Spanish and English speakers
• Assessed sedation levels and use of restraints among participants
• Implemented FAM-CAM as a potential intervention for improving detection
• Usual-Care showed low accuracy in delirium detection for Spanish-speakers
• Spanish-speakers experienced deeper sedation and increased restraint use
• FAM-CAM improved delirium detection rates among Spanish speakers

Abstract