In-hospital delirium risk assessment, diagnosis and management; medications to avoid

Background: Delirium is a common, but potentially preventable complication of acute illness that is associated with important adverse outcomes including increased length of hospital admission, risk of dementia and admission to long-term care. <br />In-hospital risk assessment and diagnosis: Ag...

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Main Authors: Andrew Clegg, John Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/133