Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. People also ask

   How is delirium treated in elderly patients?

   • In elderly patients, management of delirium has three components: (1) identifying and treating the underlying causes of delirium, (2) use of nonpharmacologic measures to ameliorate symptoms, and (3) initiation of pharmacologic therapy for severe agitation and behavioral dyscontrol associated with delirium.

   Delirium in Elderly Patients: Evaluation and Management

   www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)64380-2/fulltext

   See all results for this question

   How do you know if you have delirium?

   • Symptoms of delirium require prompt medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and start treatment. Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities. Its hallmarks include changes in attention, such as becoming extremely confused or withdrawn, and having that condition shift throughout the day.

   Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding delirium versus dementia

   newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-understanding-delirium-versus-dementia/

   See all results for this question

   How is delirium diagnosed and treated?

   • Also, it will be essential to determine the underlying pathophysiology in order to explain the diversity in delirium presentation, so as to advance the diagnosis and treatment of delirium. With regard to treatment, current data support the use of antipsychotics and nonpharmacological treatment protocols.

   Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment

   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/

   See all results for this question

   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.

   Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment

   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/

   See all results for this question

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › deliriumDelirium - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › delirium

   • Cached

   Oct 14, 2022 · Treatment. The first goal of delirium treatment is to address any causes or triggers. That may include stopping certain medicines, treating an infection or treating an imbalance in the body. Treatment then focuses on creating the best setting for healing the body and calming the brain.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › deliriumDelirium - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › delirium

   • Cached

   Oct 14, 2022 · Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast — within hours or a few days. Delirium can often be traced to one or more factors.

4. www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196Delirium in Elderly Patients: Evaluation and Management

   www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196

   In elderly patients, management of delirium has three components: (1) identifying and treating the underlying causes of delirium, (2) use of nonpharmacologic measures to ameliorate symptoms, and (3) initiation of pharmacologic therapy for severe agitation and behavioral dyscontrol associated with delirium.

   • Author: Teresa A. Rummans, Jonathan M. Evans, Lois E. Krahn, Kevin C. Fleming

   • Publish Year: 1995

5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding delirium versus dementia

   newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayo

   • Cached

   Dec 28, 2018 · If a new health concern is uncovered during the medical assessment, treatment for that condition often relieves delirium symptoms. When delirium is caused by medications, adjusting the dose or switching to an alternative medication may be all that’s needed to eliminate delirium.

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

   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articles

   Management strategies for delirium are focused on prevention and symptom management. This article reviews current clinical practice in delirium in elderly individuals, including the diagnosis, treatment, outcomes and economic impact of this syndrome. Areas of future research are also discussed.

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

   • Publish Year: 2009
   • Published: 2009/04

7. www.geriatric.theclinics.com › article › S0749-0690Delirium in the Elderly - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

   www.geriatric.theclinics.com › article › S0749-0690

   Given the seriousness of delirium and that certain medical treatments may actually worsen symptoms, it is best to manage these patients as cases of delirium until further diagnostic information is available.

8. www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196Delirium and Pulmonary Embolism in the Elderly - Mayo Clinic ...

   www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196

   Elderly patients can experience delirium secondary to almost any acute condition, including simple conditions like untreated urinary tract infection, urinary retention, constipation, colds, and undermanaged pain, and more serious causes including a variety of vascular conditions such as myocardial infarction, cerebral ischemia, and PE.