Acute confusional state/delirium: An etiological and prognostic evaluation

Introduction: Acute confusional state/delirium is a frequent cause of hospital admission, in the elderly. It is characterized by an acute fluctuating impairment of cognitive functions and inattention. Recognition and prompt treatment is crucial to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with...

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Main Authors:	Dheeraj Rai, Ravindra Kumar Garg, Hardeep Singh Malhotra, Rajesh Verma, Amita Jain, Sarvada Chandra Tiwari, Maneesh Kumar Singh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:	Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Subjects:	Acute confusional state confusion assessment method delirium index modified Barthel index
Online Access:	http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2014;volume=17;issue=1;spage=30;epage=34;aulast=Rai

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Acute confusional state/delirium: An etiological and prognostic evaluation

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