Delirium
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Etiology
- Incidence and prevalence
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical manifestations
- Diagnosis and evaluation
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
delirium, a clinical syndrome characterized as an acute disorder of attention and cognitive function, is the most frequent complication of hospitalization for elders and a potentially devastating problem. delirium often is unrecognized despite sensitive methods for its detection, and its complications may be preventable.
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