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 …

Delirium occurring in a patient with preexisting dementia is referred to as delirium
superimposed on dementia (DSD). DSD commonly occurs in older hospitalized patients and …

BACKGROUND Delirium, a common syndrome with heterogeneous etiologies and clinical
presentations, is associated with poor long‐term outcomes. Recording and analyzing all …

Delirium is a mental disorder characterized by acute onset, fluctuating course and
disturbances in consciousness, orientation, memory, thought, perception and behavior. This …

Objective The diagnosis of delirium depends on eliciting its features through mental status
examination and informant history. However, there is marked heterogeneity in how these …

Background Delirium is prevalent and serious, yet remains under‐recognised. Systematic
screening could improve detection; however, consensus is lacking as to the best approach …

Delirium is a common and serious disorder with high morbidity and mortality. It occurs in 35
to 80 percent of critically ill, hospitalized patients. It may lead to mortality if not detected early …

Delirium can be a devastating diagnosis for older persons. For health care professionals,
delirium represents one of the most challenging situations in terms of making an accurate …

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

Delirium is a common and serious acute neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by
inattention and global cognitive dysfunction. The etiologies of delirium are diverse …