Delirium
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date published 26/11/2007
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SummaryDelirium, a clinical syndrome characterized as an acute disorder of attention and cognitive function, is the most frequent complication of hospitalization for elders and a potentially devastating problem. Delirium often is unrecognized despite sensitive methods for its detection, and its complications may be preventable.
Table of Contents
- Definitions
- Etiology
- Incidence and Prevalence
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical Manifestations
- Diagnosis and Evaluation
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