Hospitalization days and infections as mortality indicators of delirium: More time is better?
Introduction: Delirium is the main cause of hospitalization in elderly; infections perpetuate delirium; however, surgical wounds, urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, and hematologic infections are the main causes. Aim: The aim of the study was to compare long hospital stay days versus duration...
Main Authors: | Juan J. Gómez-Piña, Amairani Sierra-Hernández |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2022-01-01
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Series: | The Journal of Latin American Geriatric Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.jgeriatricmedicine.com/frame_esp.php?id=67 |
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