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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.
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.
Jun 27, 2024 · 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. When older people with dementia experience severe illness or trauma such as a hip fracture they are more at risk of delirium.
Jul 27, 2020 · The majority of delirium occurs in older (≥ 65 years old) hospitalized adults, affecting up to 50% and 70% of older non-ICU and ICU patients, respectively. Delirium also commonly affects older patients in non-hospital nursing units and post-acute care facilities .
- Sadaf Farasat, Jennifer J Dorsch, Jennifer J Dorsch, Alex K Pearce, Alison A Moore, Jennifer L Marti...
- 2020
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.
- Tamara G. Fong, Samir R. Tulebaev, Sharon K. Inouye
- 10.1038/nrneurol.2009.24
- 2009
- 2009/04
It can be difficult to recognise delirium in people with dementia because it has similar symptoms such as confusion, memory loss and problems with concentration. However, it’s important to know the signs and seek medical help quickly if you spot them.
May 24, 2024 · Delirium is caused by a change in the way the brain functions. There are many things that can trigger this, including: an infection – including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and chest infections; prescription medicine – delirium can be a side effect or an effect of sudden withdrawal; dehydration; constipation; injuries (for example hip ...
