Delirium and dementia are two frequent causes of cognitive impairment among older adults
and have a distinct, complex and interconnected relationship. Delirium is an acute …

Delirium, a syndrome characterized by an acute change in attention, awareness and
cognition, is caused by a medical condition that cannot be better explained by a pre-existing …

We convened a multidisciplinary Working Party on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists
to update the 2011 guidance on the peri‐operative management of people with hip fracture …

Key Clinical Points Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults Delirium is an acute confusional
state that is extremely common among hospitalized elders and is strongly associated with …

The purpose of this guideline is to present evidence-based and consensus-based
recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium. The …

As one of the leading causes of elderly patients' hospitalisation, proximal femur fractures
(PFFs) will present an increasing socioeconomic problem in the near future. This is a result …

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 …

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Delirium is the most common neuropsychiatric syndrome found in the acute care setting,
with a prevalence ranging from 10% in general medicine to 85% in advanced cancer and …

Sepsis is a major cause of death in intensive care units worldwide. The acute phase of
sepsis is often accompanied by sepsis-associated encephalopathy, which is highly …