Current concepts in the management of delirum.
Delirium is a serious complication of physical illness that is commonly seen in the elderly individuals admitted to the hospital. It is associated with increased mortality, increased length of stay in the hospital, institutionalization and other complications. Multiple predisposing factors in the elderly them to make vulnerable delirium. The developing diagnosis of delirium is often missed and the condition is often poorly managed. There is increasing evidence suggesting that primary prevention of delirium is the most effective treatment strategy. This article presents current management for prevention and management of delirium.
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Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University Medical Center, USA.
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