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Apr 18, 2019 · ICD-10 definition of delirium not induced by alcohol and other psychoactive substances: “An aetiologically nonspecific organic cerebral syndrome characterized by concurrent disturbances of consciousness and attention, perception, thinking, memory, psychomotor behaviour, emotion, and the sleep-wake schedule.
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There are two main states of delirium, known as ‘hyperactive‘ and ‘hypoactive‘ delirium. It is common for patients to fluctuatebetween these two states.
A change in environment coupled with sensory impairment(common in the elderly) increases the risk of developing delirium. These factors alone can cause delirium without any deeper organic cause, but this should only be considered as a diagnosis of exclusion. Things that can cause or lead to delirium include pretty much anything, ever. Some of the b...
It is essential to perform a comprehensive assessmentof all patients suspected of having delirium, given the wide range of possible causes and varying clinical features.
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Aug 7, 2014 · The delirium diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) and the recently published Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) represent definitive standards in terms of diagnosis [10 ,11], based on the best available evidence and maximal expert consensus at the time ...
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Clinical features. Delirium: When should I suspect delirium? Last revised in December 2023. Suspect delirium in people with a sudden change in behaviour that may be reported by the person, a carer, or relative: Behaviour change develops acutely (over hours to days).
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