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Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Weighted Blankets to Prevent and /or Mitigate Delirium
RECRUITING
18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older.
* Requiring ICU level of care.
* Have a primary medical diagnosis.
* Proficient in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI less than 18.5.
* Significant deficit in cognitive functioning that is not expected to improve due to an end---stage disease stage or permanent injury (e.g., end-stage encephalopathy, traumatic or anoxic brain injury, dementia).
* Known pregnancy.
* Prisoners.
* Presence of skin injury (e.g., surgical wound, pressure injury, moisture injury) in an anatomical location where additional weight/pressure of blanket could prevent healing and /or lead to an expansion of the injury.
* Patients with skin injuries to areas easily left uncovered by the blanket (e.g., hands, feet) can be enrolled with additional communication to clinical team to leave areas uncovered to prevent additional injury.
* Paralysis effecting an area the weighted blanket will cover.
* Current neuromuscular blocking agent.
* Presence of recent/unhealed fractures on an area the blanket will cover (e.g., lower limb long bone, rib, pelvis, spine).
* History of claustrophobia reported by patient and/or their legally authorized representative (LAR).
* Fever of 37.5°C (99.5°F).
* Limited English proficiency.DEVICE: Weighted Blanket
Delirium
Heather Fudala, PhD - heather.fudala@vcuhealth.org
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NCT06161480