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1. • Correction of the cause and supportive measures

     • Diagnosis is clinical, with laboratory and usually imaging tests to identify the cause. Treatment is correction of the cause and supportive measures.
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   How is delirium treated?

   • There are different aspects to the treatment of delirium. Delirium is usually caused by one or more triggers. Treatment starts by working out what the triggers are. Healthcare professionals can then treat these as effectively as possible. For example, if the person has a chest infection then treating it would help the delirium.

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   Who can help with delirium?

   • Family members and carers have an important role. They can help to manage delirium in hospital or at home. Delirium can have different causes. We may need to do medical tests to help decide what treatment is needed.

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   Can delirium be prevented?

   • When symptoms resolve, the medicines are usually stopped or are given in lower doses. Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. If you're a relative or caregiver of someone who is at risk of delirium, you can take steps to prevent an episode.

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   Why do people with delirium need to go to hospital?

   • Some people with delirium need to come into hospital to manage the condition or what is causing it. They might also be in hospital for another reason and get delirium during their stay. The doctors and nurses test for and manage any causes of delirium that can be treated.

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   What can I do if I'm at risk of delirium?

   • However, if you're at risk of delirium, there are some things that you can do to reduce the risk yourself. These things can also help you to recover from delirium when you're in hospital. Family members and carers have an important role. They can help to manage delirium in hospital or at home.

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   Why do you need medicines if you have delirium?

   • Certain medicines may be needed to control pain that's causing delirium. Other types of medicines may help calm a person who is agitated or confused. Or medicines may be needed if the person is showing distrust of others, is fearful or is seeing things that others don't see. These medicines may be needed when symptoms:

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3. geekymedics.com › deliriumDelirium Assessment & Management - Geeky Medics

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   Oct 11, 2014 · Confusion screen: blood tests (FBC, U&Es, LFTs, coagulation, TFTs, calcium, B12, folate, glucose, blood cultures), urinalysis, imaging (CT head, chest X-ray). Management: identify and treat underlying cause; supportive strategies (consistent care, re-orientation, use of aids, enable independence).

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

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   May 24, 2024 · Treatment of delirium. There are different aspects to the treatment of delirium. Treating triggers. Delirium is usually caused by one or more triggers. Treatment starts by working out what the triggers are. Healthcare professionals can then treat these as effectively as possible.

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

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   The symptoms of delirium are not harmful to the person or others, and can be managed safely in primary care. The cause of delirium is known and treatable. Constant supervision and care are available.

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

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   NHS information about sudden confusion (delirium), including how to tell if someone is confused and when to get medical help.

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

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   They should do so in the context of local and national priorities for funding and developing services, and in light of their duties to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination, to advance equality of opportunity and to reduce health inequalities.

9. 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.

10. www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk › health-informationDelirium (sudden confusion) - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS ...

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    Treatment for delirium. Some people with delirium need to come into hospital to manage the condition or what is causing it. They might also be in hospital for another reason and get delirium during their stay. The doctors and nurses test for and manage any causes of delirium that can be treated. Examples are: infections; abnormal blood results