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New research suggests that hospital delirium can be more than just a temporary inconvenience. When Earle Helton, 82, of Ipswich, MA, had a stroke nearly four years ago, his family members didn't know what to expect.
Oct 12, 2017 · Delirium, an acute confusional state, is common among hospitalized elders and is associated with poor outcomes. All patients with delirium should be evaluated for reversible causes. Behavioral...
- Edward R Marcantonio
- 2017
Delirium is associated with future dementia progression. Yet whether this occurs subclinically over months and years, or persistent delirium merges into worsened dementia is not understood. Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of persistent delirium and understand variation in its duration.
- 10.56392/001c.36822
Cognitive impairment is common in surgical patients who develop delirium and can persist for up to a year [Inouye, 2014]. Factors associated with a poorer prognosis include [Wilson, 2020]: Pre-existing dementia or cognitive impairment.
May 24, 2024 · Delirium (acute confusional state) is when someone’s mental function has a sudden change. It comes on quickly, often over hours or days. As well as showing confusion, people with delirium can be sleepy, agitated, have altered beliefs or see hallucinations. Delirium is often triggered by:
Mar 9, 2024 · Delirium is strongly associated with worse health outcomes. Short-term problems linked to delirium include falls and longer hospital stays. Longer-term consequences can include speeding up cognitive decline, and a higher chance of dying within the following year. Delirium is often missed by hospital staff.
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Jan 19, 2018 · Even if it had actually been released in 2014 (the sole showing, according to the IMDb, was at the Carmel International Film Festival that year), “Delirium” would have felt at least a trifle dated.
