A temporary neurocognitive complication of illness and/or medication(s), especially common in older patients, manifested by new confusion and impaired attention
A medical emergency re...
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition diagnostic criteria include (1...
The best treatment is prevention, and there is strong evidence for multicomponent non-pharmacological strategies
Strong evidence for multicomponent non-pharmacological interventions
The Hospit...
If delirium at discharge, often needs postacute facility care and ongoing assessment for resolution
If no delirium at discharge, follow up with primary care physic...
Dementia; Depression; Substance Use Disorders
Algorithm: Delirium
R41.0 Disorientation, unspecified
F19.931 Oth psychoactive substance use, unsp w withdrawal delirium
F10.231 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
F05 Delirium due to known physiological...
The criteria for delirium include an acute onset of fluctuating mental status, inattention, and either disorganized thinking or altered level of consciousness.
Primary treatment for del...
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