Delirium in hospitalized older patients
| Autor: | S K, Inouye |
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| Rok vydání: | 1998 |
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| Zdroj: | Clinics in geriatric medicine. 14(4) |
| ISSN: | 0749-0690 |
| Popis: | Delirium is a common, serious problem for hospitalized older patients. Recognition of delirium poses challenges requiring cognitive assessment and knowledge of the clinical course. Delirium often is of multiple causes and is associated with a poor long-term prognosis. Nonpharmacologic approaches for delirium management are recommended; pharmacologic management should be reserved for patients who pose a danger to themselves or others. Importantly, delirium and its complications may be preventable through a targeted risk factor approach. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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