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   How does delirium affect the elderly?

   • In elderly individuals, delirium can initiate or otherwise be a key component in a cascade of events that lead to a downward spiral of functional decline, loss of independence, institutionalization, and, ultimately, death. Delirium affects an estimated 14–56% of all hospitalized elderly patients.

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   Is Delirium a symptom of hospital care failing older people?

   • Delirium: a symptom of how hospital care is failing older persons and a window to improve quality of hospital care. Am. J. Med. 1999;106:565–573. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] 108. Leslie DL, Marcantonio SR, Zhang Y, Leo-Summers L, Inouye SK. One-year health care costs associated with delirium in the elderly population. Arch. Intern.

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   How is delirium diagnosed in older people?

   • All older persons presenting with delirium require a basic workup including a complete blood count, measurement of electrolyte levels, renal and liver panel, urinalysis, and electrocardiography. Evaluation should be individualized based on the patient's chief concern, medical history, current illness, and physical examination findings.

   Delirium in Older Persons: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

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2. www.alzheimers.org.uk › daily-living › deliriumDelirium - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | Alzheimer's ...

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   There are three main types of delirium: hyperactive (too active), hypoactive (not active enough) and mixed, where a person may change from one type to another during the course of a day. Among older people, including those with dementia, hypoactive and mixed delirium are most common.

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   May 24, 2024 · People with delirium may experience symptoms that include: being confused (or more confused than normal) being sleepy and less responsive. being very agitated or restless. a change in sleeping pattern (like being awake at night and sleeping during the day) suspiciousness or a loss of trust.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › confusionSudden confusion (delirium) - NHS

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   Some of the most common causes of sudden confusion include: an infection – urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause in older people or people with dementia. a stroke or TIA ("mini-stroke") a low blood sugar level in people with diabetes. a head injury. some types of prescription medicine.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDelirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment

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   In elderly individuals, delirium can initiate or otherwise be a key component in a cascade of events that lead to a downward spiral of functional decline, loss of independence, institutionalization, and, ultimately, death. Delirium affects an estimated 14–56% of all hospitalized elderly patients.

   • Author: Tamara G. Fong, Samir R. Tulebaev, Sharon K. Inouye
   • DOI: 10.1038/nrneurol.2009.24

   • Publish Year: 2009
   • Published: 2009/04

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   Aug 1, 2014 · Delirium shares risk factors with other geriatric syndromes, such as dementia, depression, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, elder abuse, urinary incontinence, chronic pain,...

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7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDelirium: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Feb 22, 2023 · What are the symptoms of delirium? Delirium indicates a widespread disruption in brain activity. That means there are many possible symptoms of delirium. It’s also important to remember the symptoms may look different from one person to the next. It can also fluctuate.

8. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › deliriumDelirium | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

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   Delirium (sometimes called 'acute confusional state') is an acute, fluctuating encephalopathic syndrome of inattention, impaired level of consciousness, and disturbed cognition. Delirium can be classified into subtypes based on symptoms: Hyperactive delirium can present with inappropriate behaviour, hallucinations, or agitation.