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Apr 12, 2015 · Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by abnormal and fluctuating attention and reduced ability to direct, focus, sustain, and shift attention. It impairs cognition. It has an acute onset, fluctuating course, and is often caused by a medical condition.
Feb 4, 2018 · Delirium is a mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation and impaired thinking. It develops suddenly and is often temporary and treatable. Delirium is common in older hospitalized patients and those with serious illness, and can be prevented in up to one-third of cases.
Jun 27, 2017 · This document discusses delirium, including its causes, symptoms, types, risk factors, tests, diagnosis, treatments, and nursing interventions. Delirium is characterized by impaired consciousness, disorientation, and cognitive impairment.
Management of Delirium in the Elderly Patient on the AMU. Delirium is characterised as a disturbance of consciousness cognitive function or perception which has an acute onset and fluctuating course. It can be subdivided in to hypoactive, hyperactive and mixed depended on the presentation.
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Delirium – a brief guide for nurses Alicia Massarotto Geriatric Advanced Trainee 2008 What this talk will cover Definition Risk factors Causes How to identify How to treat How to manage Some pictures of Cirque du Soleil What is Delirium?
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Objectives Understand the differential diagnosis and presentation of delirium in older adults; Review the risk factors and precipitants for delirium; and Discuss delirium prevention and management strategies.
