Delirium, defined as an acute fluctuating change in mental state, with consciousness and
cognitive impairment, has been found to have a high incidence in hospitalised patients, as …

Delirium is a disturbance of consciousness, cognition and perception that occurs frequently
in medically ill patients. Although it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, it is …

Delirium is a cognitive disturbance with acute onset or fluctuating clinical course. It is
recognized as one of the most common complications in the intensive care unit (ICU). The …

Delirium is a prevalent organ dysfunction in critically ill patients associated with significant
morbidity and mortality, requiring advancements in the clinical and research realms to …

The fully updated second edition of this popular handbook concisely summarises all current
knowledge about delirium in critically ill patients and describes simple tools the bedside …

Abstract Purpose of Review Delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) has become
increasingly acknowledged as a significant problem for critically ill patients affecting both the …

Worldwide, it is estimated that the prevalence of delirium is 0.4% in the general population,
increasing to 1% in the population above 55 years of age. 1 In hospital, delirium is more …

Delirium affects many patients in hospital settings but is under-detected and associated with
a range of adverse health-care outcomes, including institutionalisation and elevated …

Delirium is an under-recognized, highly prevalent form of organ dysfunction in the intensive
care unit (ICU). It is imperative to be aware of risk factors for delirium in the ICU, some of …

Delirium occurs commonly in acutely ill hospitalised patients, particularly in the elderly or in
cardiac or orthopaedic surgery patients, or those in intensive care units (ICUs). Delirium …