| Current concepts in the management of delirum. | |
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PMID: 17410827 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Delirium is a serious complication of physical illness that is commonly seen in the elderly individuals admitted to the hospital. It is associated with increased mortality, increased length of stay in the hospital, institutionalization and other complications. Multiple predisposing factors in the elderly them to make vulnerable delirium. The developing diagnosis of delirium is often missed and the condition is often poorly managed. There is increasing evidence suggesting that primary prevention of delirium is the most effective treatment strategy. This article presents current management for prevention and management of delirium. |
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Authors:
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Seema Joshi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Missouri medicine Volume: 104 ISSN: 0026-6620 ISO Abbreviation: Mo Med Publication Date: 2007 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-06 Completed Date: 2007-05-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400744 Medline TA: Mo Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 58-62 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University Medical Center, USA. |
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Age Factors Aged Delirium* / complications, diagnosis, etiology, therapy Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Geriatric Assessment* Hospitalization Humans Risk Assessment* Risk Factors |
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