CAM-ICU-7 — Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU-7

2017

Seven-point delirium severity scale for the ICU derived from CAM-ICU and RASS items; associated with mortality and discharge outcomes.

Severity measurementIntensive careSingle validation study

Full nameConfusion Assessment Method for the ICU-7

Also known asCAM-ICU-7

PurposeSeverity measurement, Intensive care

PopulationAdult

SettingIntensive care

Items7

Administration~2 min

EvidenceSingle validation study

Reference typeOriginal validation study

Reference standardDRS-R-98 / RASS

Validation samplen = 518

Cut-off / scoring0–7 severity

Reliabilityα 0.85

Strengths＋ Severity grading in the ICU

Limitations− Severity, not a diagnosis

ReferenceKhan BA, Perkins AJ, Gao S, et al. The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU-7 Delirium Severity Scale: a novel delirium severity instrument for use in the ICU. Crit Care Med. 2017;45(5):851-857. PMID 28263192

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