Hospital Delirium
Cross-source consensus on Hospital Delirium from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
Uses
Risks & contraindications
Highlighted claims
- Delirium is not a harmless or expected part of hospitalization. — Preventing Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
- Hospital delirium can start a downward spiral leading to longer hospitalization, functional loss, rehabilitation placement, or institutionalization. — Preventing Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
- Hospital delirium is a frequent and serious complication in hospitalized adults over age 65. — Preventing Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
- Early delirium should be investigated quickly rather than assumed inevitable. — Preventing Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
- Delirium can occur even in patients with no prior history of dementia. — Preventing Hospital Delirium in Older Adults