Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia. Delirium is a change in a ...
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Delirium is a sudden change in how a person thinks, making them feel confused or ...
Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in several states to ...
Why: Approximately 15 - 60 % of elderly patients experience a delirium prior to or during a hospitalization but the diagnosis is missed in up to 70% of cases. Delirium is associated with poor ...
If the assessment indicates delirium, a healthcare professional with the relevant expertise should make the final diagnosis. Make sure support is provided by carers who are familiar to them. Avoid ...
Analysis controlled for potential confounders including severity-of-illness and gender. 1 Department of Child Psychiatry, Weill Medical College, New York, NY. 2 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine ...