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The evaluation and management of delirium among older persons.
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PMID:  21549878     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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This article reviews the pathophysiology, prevalence, incidence, and consequences of delirium, focusing on the evaluation of delirium, the published models of care for prevention in patients at risk of delirium, and management of patients for whom delirium is not preventable. Evidence on why physical restraints should not be used for patients with delirium is reviewed. Current available evidence on antipyschotics does not support the role for the general use in the treatment of delirium. An example of a restraint-free, nonpharmacologic management approach [called the TADA approach (tolerate, anticipate, and don't agitate)] is presented.
Authors:
Joseph H Flaherty
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-03-31
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Medical clinics of North America     Volume:  95     ISSN:  1557-9859     ISO Abbreviation:  Med. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985236R     Medline TA:  Med Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  555-77     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, St Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, #1 Jefferson Barracks Road, St Louis, MO 63125, USA; Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, Room M238, St Louis, MO 63104, USA.
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