| Refeeding syndrome as an iatrogenic cause of delirium: a retrospective pilot study. | |
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PMID: 20833941 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Refeeding syndrome describes a pattern of electrolyte disturbances occurring after the reintroduction of nutrition to the malnourished patient; it is often associated with delirium. OBJECTIVE: The authors investigated whether hospitalized elderly patients who develop delirium are more likely to have laboratory findings consistent with refeeding syndrome. METHOD: The authors conducted a retrospective chart review of 100 patients over age 60. Charts were examined for indications of delirium and refeeding syndrome. RESULTS: Significantly lower serum levels of magnesium and phosphate were found in patients with delirium. Delirium was not associated with any significant difference in levels of potassium. CONCLUSION: This study supports an association between delirium in elderly patients and electrolyte changes consistent with those seen in refeeding syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Jason P Caplan; Grace Chang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychosomatics Volume: 51 ISSN: 1545-7206 ISO Abbreviation: Psychosomatics Publication Date: 2010 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-13 Completed Date: 2011-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376506 Medline TA: Psychosomatics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 419-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA. |
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APACHE Aged Chi-Square Distribution Delirium / etiology* Female Humans Iatrogenic Disease Magnesium / blood Male Middle Aged Phosphates / blood Pilot Projects Refeeding Syndrome / complications* Retrospective Studies Statistics, Nonparametric Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / complications* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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K24 AA 00289/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Phosphates; 7439-95-4/Magnesium |
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