title: Neurochemistry and delirium.
abstract: Acute confusional state or delirium is one of the most common organic brain syndromes especially in the elderly. It develops suddenly, within hours or days, and often during a period of hospitalization. In this paper we review the results of our studies on the neurochemistry of delirium.
authors.affiliation: Moisio Hospital, Mikkeli, and Department of Psychiatry, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Koponen
mesh_terms: D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003693:Delirium / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013004:Somatostatin; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; D001615:beta-Endorphin; D000110:Acetylcholinesterase