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Hidden conditions
— detecting delirium | | Author(s) | Stephen Curran, John Wattis |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 36, no 10, supplement GM2, October 2006 |
| Pages | pp 41/47 |
| Keywords | Confusion ; Diagnosis ; Medical care. |
| Annotation | Delirium (known as 'acute confusional state') is common in physically ill older people, affecting up to 50% of those acutely ill in hospital as well as up to 15% of postoperatively. In selected groups (e.g. those with dementia), the prevalence may rise to nearer 90%. The authors discuss the experience, the impact, the detection and differential diagnosis, and the practical management of delirium. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-061214001 A |
| Classmark | EDC: LK7: LK |
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