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Point estimates for PTSD, depression, and anxiety were lower for those with delusional or no memories than for those with concrete memories. Sedation variables were not associated with delusional memories (P &amp;gt; .05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>No association was found between memory type and post-ICU psychological distress or between memory type and sedation use. 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