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

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   Delirium - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia.

2. www.nhsinform.scot › deliriumDelirium - NHS inform

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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.

3. 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.

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   What is delirium in older patients?

   • Information, guidance and tools to help you identify and manage episodes of delirium in older patients. Delirium is a state of heightened mental confusion that commonly affects older people admitted to hospital. Ninety six percent of cases are experienced by older people.

   Delirium | Older people | Royal College of Nursing

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   What is the delirium guideline?

   • NICE. Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management. This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people aged 18 and over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset.

   Delirium | Older people | Royal College of Nursing

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   How do you describe a person with delirium?

   • Describe all symptoms and any changes in behavior that began before the delirium symptoms. They might include pain, fever or coughing. Questions you want to ask the care provider. A health care provider is likely to ask several questions about the person with delirium.

   Delirium - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   How long does delirium last?

   • For many people the symptoms of delirium usually improve in a few days, once the underlying causes have been treated. However, some people don’t make a quick or full recovery and may still be having problems with memory and thinking several weeks or even months after becoming unwell.

   Delirium - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - Alzheimer's Society

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   Are older people with dementia at risk of delirium?

   • When older people with dementia experience severe illness or trauma such as a hip fracture they are more at risk of delirium. Delirium causes great distress to patients, families and carers and has potentially serious consequences such as increased likelihood of admission to long term care and increased mortality.

   Delirium | Older people | Royal College of Nursing

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   How common is delirium?

   • Research indicates that delirium affects between 18% and 35% of people admitted to a hospital for inpatient care. Up to 60% of people in an intensive care unit may experience delirium. However, researchers suspect delirium is more common than statistics indicate.

   Delirium: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Types - Cleveland Clinic

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5. southwest.devonformularyguidance.nhs.ukManagement of acute confusion (delirium) in older people

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   Chapters. Chapter 4: Central Nervous System. Management of acute confusion (delirium) in older people. First Line Second Line Specialist Hospital Only. Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by an alteration of consciousness with reduced ability to focus, sustain or shift attention.

6. www.rcn.org.uk › clinical-topics › older-peopleDelirium | Older people | Royal College of Nursing

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   Oct 8, 2024 · This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people aged 18 and over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.