Incidence of Episodes of (Dis)Connected Consciousness Among Emergency Patients Admitted in the Resuscitation Room

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE · Apr 8, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking into how often patients experience episodes of "disconnected consciousness," which means times when they may feel like they are not fully aware or present, especially during critical medical situations in the resuscitation room. The study is focused on patients who have survived serious health crises and may have been deeply sedated, intubated (helped to breathe with a tube), or received CPR. The researchers want to understand how these experiences affect patients' memories and overall quality of life after their recovery.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be French-speaking patients in the resuscitation room of the university hospital. However, those with certain conditions like chronic disorders of consciousness, deafness, blindness, or significant cognitive difficulties won’t be eligible. Participants will be asked about their experiences and memories, and they may also see and hear some surprising stimuli as part of the study. The trial aims to learn more about how these episodes impact people both in the short and long term, including their feelings of anxiety and attitudes toward their medical care.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients admitted in the resuscitation room of our university hospital
• • French speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Refusal
• • Chronic disorder of consciousness
• • Deafness
• • Blindness
• • Dementia
• • Hemineglect
• • Aphasia