more focus on preventing and treating delirium
June 2014
You'll see more focus on preventing and treating delirium.
This sudden onset of cognitive impairment, altered consciousness, and hallucinations is especially common in hospitalized patients or nursing home residents. But it can also happen at home.
Patients at highest risk are those who are elderly...post-op...or with dementia or a severe illness.
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