Altered Circadian Rhythmicity in Patients in the ICU.

Autor: Gazendam, Joost A. C., Van Dongen, Hans P. A., Grant, Devon A., Freedman, Neil S., Zwaveling, Jan H., Schwab, Richard J.
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Zdroj: CHEST; Aug2013, Vol. 144 Issue 2, p483-489, 7p
Abstrakt: The article discusses a study that investigated circadian rhythms in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Core body temperatures were determined over a 48-hour period in 21 patients. Seventeen patients had circadian phase position that fell outside the published range associated with morningness/eveningness. Findings show that circadian rhythms are altered in ICU patients, and that the degree of circadian abnormality is correlated with severity of illness.
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