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14 Οκτ 2022 · Delirium is more common in older adults and in people who live in nursing homes. Examples of other conditions that may increase the risk of delirium include: Brain disorders such as dementia, stroke or Parkinson's disease
10 Ιαν 2022 · Delirium is the most common acute disorder of cognitive function in older patients. Delirium is life threatening, often under-recognized, serious, and costly. The causes are multifactorial, with old age and neurocognitive disorders as the main risk factors.
8 Σεπ 2023 · Delirium is a serious consequence of many acute or worsening chronic medical conditions, a side effect of medications, and a precipitant of worsening functional and cognitive status in older adults.
22 Φεβ 2023 · Delirium. Delirium is a type of confusion that happens when the combined strain of illnesses, environmental circumstances or other risk factors disrupts your brain function. It’s more common in adults over 65. This condition is serious and can cause long-term or permanent problems, especially with delays in treatment.
19 Νοε 2022 · Introduction. Delirium is a clinical syndrome that usually develops in the elderly. It is characterized by an alteration of attention, consciousness, and cognition, with a reduced ability to focus, sustain, or shift attention. It develops over a short period and fluctuates during the day.
12 Απρ 2022 · Causes. Treatment. Complications. Diagnosis. Delirium is a mental state that involves an acute change in attention and awareness. It can be the direct effect of a medical condition or related to a substance. It can cause disorganized thinking, inattention, memory loss, and confusion.
What You Need to Know. Delirium is common, showing up in about 80% of patients in the intensive care unit and up to one-third of all patients staying in the hospital. Symptoms of delirium include inattention, lethargy, confusion, problems with awareness, hallucinations and mood changes.
