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  1. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesClinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Delirium in ...

    Epidemiology of delirium. Epidemiology of delirium has been evaluated across different treatment settings across the world and the incidence and prevalence is influenced by the treatment setting (Intensive care units, medical/surgical ward, post-operative patients, consultation-liaison psychiatry services), population assessed (elderly, pediatrics, adult, mixed age group) and method used for ...

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  3. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › cg103Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management in hospital ...

    Older people and people with dementia, severe illness or a hip fracture are more at risk of delirium. The prevalence of delirium in people on medical wards in hospital is about 20% to 30%, and 10% to 50% of people having surgery develop delirium. In long-term care the prevalence is under 20%. But reporting of delirium is poor in the UK ...

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

    Baseline ECG is recommended prior to treatment with haloperidol in all patients, especially in the elderly and patients with a positive personal or family history of cardiac disease or abnormal findings on cardiac clinical examination. If using any sedatives, tail off any sedation after 24-48 hours if possible

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

    Pharmacological treatment such as antipsychotics or benzodiazepines should be avoided, if possible. Giving verbal and written information on delirium to the person and their carer. Reviewing the person's response to treatment within 24 hours and regularly thereafter until symptoms have resolved, and adjusting treatment if appropriate.

  6. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › cg103Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management in hospital ...

    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. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications

  7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDelirium in geriatric patients - PMC - National Center for ...

    Jan 10, 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. Etiologies are various and multifactorial, and often related to acute medical illness ...

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

    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. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications.