Coronavirus can cause serious damage not only to the respiratory system, but also to the nervous system..

This is reported by American experts, writes healthline. com.

The study showed that 80% of patients treated in the intensive care unit develop a mental disorder known as delirium. In Russia, the people call it " Usually those who need ventilators.

The most common causes of delirium include medication, dehydration, infections. In such patients, visual and auditory hallucinations, disorientation in time and space, aggression, disturbance of sleep and wakefulness are observed.

“The symptoms of delirium are recorded in patients with COVID-19 all over the world, and they are very difficult to control,” the study authors note..

Experts emphasize: an adequate level of oxygen, taking medications, maintaining sleep and wakefulness reduce the risk of delirium.

Source: https: // news. yellmed. com /.

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