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Sources of discomfort in intensive care unit patients (n = 66) |
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| Source of discomfort |
%a |
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| Endotracheal tube |
42 |
| Hallucinations |
32 |
| Medical activities |
29 |
| Noise and bustle |
14 |
| Pain |
12 |
| Thirst |
9 |
| Inability to talk |
9 |
| Shortness of breath |
6 |
| Being afraid |
6 |
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aBecause patients could list more than one source of discomfort, the summation of percentages exceeds 100%. | |
van de Leur et al. Critical Care 2004 8:R467 doi:10.1186/cc2976 |
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