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Automated pupillometry for detection of delirium in surgical intensive care patients

  • By

  • Patrik Mica

  • Marek Lukes

  • Andrea Pokorna

  • Jan Hruda

  • Lyle Olson

  • Michal Svoboda

  • Ivan Cundrle

  • June 4, 2026

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    Delirium is common in critically ill patients and linked to adverse outcomes, necessitating effective detection methods.

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    Automated pupillometry may help identify delirium in surgical ICU patients, despite potential confounding by pain.

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    The study included 49 surgical patients, with 12% showing delirium as assessed by CAM-ICU.

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    Average pupillary latency was significantly shorter in delirious patients, indicating a potential diagnostic marker.

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    The study was conducted in two Brno hospitals from April 2023 to August 2025, following ethical guidelines.

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Automated pupillometry for detection of delirium in surgical intensive care patients

  • by Patrik Mica, Marek Lukes, Andrea Pokorna, Jan Hruda, Lyle Olson, Michal Svoboda, Ivan Cundrle

  • June 4, 2026

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