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 …

Background Delirium is a frequent psychopathological syndrome in geriatric patients. It is
sometimes the only symptom of acute illness and bears a high risk for complications …

OBJECTIVE: Delirium is highly prevalent in general hospitals but remains underrecognized
and undertreated despite its association with increased morbidity, mortality, and health …

Background Delirium is caused by pathophysiology but yet it presents as a disorder of
cognition. It can be a transient phenomenon, and full recovery is common once the …

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 mental disorder of acute onset and fluctuating course, characterized by
disturbances in consciousness, orientation, memory, thought, perception, and behavior. It …

Delirium is a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by inattention and global
cognitive dysfunction in the setting of an acute medical illness, medical complication, drug …

Delirium is a common syndrome in hospitalized or institutionalized adults. It is characterized
by the acute onset of altered mental status, hallmarked by difficulty sustaining attention and …

Despite advances on the pathophysiology and recognition of delirium, its detection relies on
individual clinical expertise, a high index of suspicion and repeated cognitive testing of high …

The present review aims to highlight this intricate syndrome, regarding diagnosis,
pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and management in elderly people. The diagnosis of …