April 16, 2026 · Critical care medicine · DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007123

Disparities in Finding Delirium in Critically Ill Latinos

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This study investigates the accuracy of delirium detection tools in Spanish-speaking ICU patients, particularly in the context of language discordance between patients and providers. The findings reveal that standard delirium screening (Usual-Care) is significantly less effective for Spanish-speakers, with a high rate of missed diagnoses, while a caregiver-administered tool (FAM-CAM) notably improves detection rates. Additionally, Spanish-speaking patients experienced deeper sedation and higher restraint use compared to their English-speaking counterparts, highlighting disparities in delirium care.

Ana Lucia Fuentes, Charlotte C Ellberg, Humberto Parada, Megan Trieu, Jamie N LaBuzetta, Atul Malhotra, Robert L Owens

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