Abstract
It used to be assumed that delirium was transient and a benign process. However, this assumption is
wrong with recent evidence showing that independent of age, dementia, illness severity and
functional status, delirium predicts multiple adverse outcomes. This case highlights some of the
challenges in diagnosing and treating older patients with an acute confusional state.
wrong with recent evidence showing that independent of age, dementia, illness severity and
functional status, delirium predicts multiple adverse outcomes. This case highlights some of the
challenges in diagnosing and treating older patients with an acute confusional state.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 92-94 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |