| Autor: |
Audiau, A.C., Humbert, M., Figari Aguilar, F., Büla, C. |
| Jazyk: |
francouzština |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revue medicale suisse, vol. 17, no. 757, pp. 1871-1875 |
| Popis: |
Delirium is common in community-dwelling as well as in hospitalized older persons aged 75 years and older. Often underdiagnosed, delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Screening (with CAM and 3D-CAM) and identification of older people at increased risk for delirium is essential to enhance non-pharmacological preventative measures and monitor their evolution to allowing an early diagnosis. Screening instruments are currently available, such as the CAM and 3D-CAM. Pharmacological treatment is proposed only in situations where the patients endanger him-herself or other persons. In patients without previously known cognitive impairment, a cognitive assessment is mandated within the next 6 to 12 months period following the delirium episode. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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