Virtually any medical illness, intoxication, or medication can precipitate delirium, an acute
confusional state common among older persons. Delirium is associated with a high risk of …

Delirium is a common, serious problem for hospitalized older patients. Recognition of
delirium poses challenges requiring cognitive assessment and knowledge of the clinical …

Delirium is common, morbid, and costly, especially among hospitalized older patients.
Nonetheless, it remains under-recognized and often poorly managed. The goals of this …

Delirium is a common development in at-risk older patients hospitalized for acute illness or
postoperative care. Although delirium's risk factors are well documented, less is known …

The syndrome of delirium is one of the most common manifestations of acute illness or drug
toxicity in older patients. Controversy surrounds the definition of delirium, because its …

Delirium is a serious neuropsychiatric condition warranting immediate clinical attention. It is
an acute altered state of consciousness affecting all higher cortical functions, comprised of …

Delirium is common in hospitalized older adults and is known to increase the risk for
subsequent functional decline and mortality. The pathophysiology is not fully understood …

Delirium is an acute confusional state with an average prevalence of about 20% in general
hospital populations, based on both referral and consecutive admission study designs. It …

Importance Delirium is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. It is a
common, serious, and often fatal condition among older patients. Although often …

Delirium in elderly people usually represents not a specific brain disease but a non-specific
sign of acute medical illness. While brain disorders such as stroke and meningitis need to be …