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   2 days ago · Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term which is now discouraged) [1] is a specific state of acute confusion attributable to the direct physiological consequence of a medical condition, effects of a psychoactive substance, or multiple causes, which usually develops over the course of hours to days.

2. radiopaedia.org › articles › deliriumDelirium | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Terminology. The number of synonyms for delirium is bewildering 6, and includes more modern terms, e.g. acute brain failure, acute brain syndrome, acute brain dysfunction, archaic terms, such as a dysergastic reaction, terms with a more psychiatric flavor, for example, exogenous psychosis, and those from a geriatric perspective, like pseudosenility or subacute befuddlement.

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4. forum.thefreedictionary.com › postst257698delirious - Word of the Day - English - The Free Dictionary ...

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   6 days ago · delirious. (adjective) Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic. Usage: A crowd of delirious baseball fans cheered the home team to a shutout victory. Delirious, delirium - crazy, insane. A temporary madness caused by illness, or metaphorically by overwhelming emotion. >French, > Latin.

5. www.betterhelp.com › advice › psychosisDelirium Vs. Psychosis: Symptoms, Similarities, And ...

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Further research indicates that disorganized psychosis may be commonly mistaken for delirium. In a 2022 scientific article, researchers addressed this challenge by looking at four conditions with similar presentations to delirium—disorganized psychosis, delirious mania, catatonia, and Ganser syndrome.

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   What does delirium mean?

   • Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term which is now discouraged) is a specific state of acute confusion attributable to the direct physiological consequence of a medical condition, effects of a psychoactive substance, or multiple causes, which usually develops over the course of hours to days.

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   What are examples of delirium?

   • For example, cases of delirium are often related to temporary events or stimuli, such as alcohol withdrawal or reactions to medications. Therefore, the cessation or correction of these substances may alleviate delirium symptoms. Other forms of delirium may relate to illnesses such as dementia.

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   What is delirium syndrome?

   • According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, delirium is a syndrome associated with various conditions, including (but not limited to) drug reactions, oxygen deprivation, infection, and organ failure. Delirium can cause a confused state of consciousness, with episodes lasting between several hours and several days.

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   Can delirium cause a confused state of consciousness?

   • Delirium can cause a confused state of consciousness, with episodes lasting between several hours and several days. Delirium is common, with Johns Hopkins estimating that 80% of ICU patients (and one-third of all hospital patients) experience the syndrome. Due to its varied and sometimes subtle symptoms, delirium can be difficult to recognize.

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7. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 590462_2Delirium in Elderly Adults: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

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   4 days ago · The goal of this activity is to review the course and prognosis of delirium in elderly patients, and the differential diagnosis, methods of recognition, and diagnosis and best management strategies. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Define the term delirium. Describe the prevalence of delirium in hospitalized ...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deliriouslyDeliriously - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · deliriously: 1 adv in a delirious manner “her answer made him deliriously happy” adv as if in a delirium “he was talking deliriously ”

9. www.betterhelp.com › advice › dementiaDelirium Vs. Dementia – Understanding The Differences

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is a condition in which an individual with pre-existing dementia experiences an acute delirious state. Diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, and the use of sedative drugs are a few of the independent risk factors for DSD.