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Mar 26, 2015 · Delirium is characterized by an acute change in mental status and cognition that fluctuates over the course of a day. It has a prevalence of 5-55% among elderly hospitalized patients and is associated with increased mortality, longer hospital stays and higher healthcare costs.
Feb 17, 2016 · 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.
Apr 12, 2015 · Delirium is a disturbance in attention, awareness and cognition that develops over a short period of time and tends to fluctuate. It is common in terminally ill patients, affecting up to 85%. Delirium causes distress for patients and families and conflicts with patient goals of cognitive awareness.
Oct 21, 2014 · Delirium = Brain Dysfunction • Definition: DSM IV officially defines delirium as a disturbance of consciousness with inattention accompanied by a change in cognition or perceptual disturbance that develops over a short period of time (hours to days) and fluctuates over time • “The 6th vital sign”
Aug 15, 2012 · Summary • Delirium is common and easy to miss • Associated with mortality and suffering • Predisposing and precipitating risk factors • Signals need for tx of underlying medical causes • Targeted strategies can prevent delirium
Jul 20, 2014 · Delirium Tremens A severe form of alcohol withdrawal that includes sudden and severe mental and/or nervous system changes. This is a medical EMERGENCY.
Delirium is an acute, transient, usually reversible, fluctuating disturbance in attention, cognition, and consciousness level. Causes include almost any disorder or drug. Diagnosis is clinical, with laboratory and usually imaging tests to identify the cause. Treatment is correction of the cause and supportive measures.
