Delirium: The 7th Vital Sign?

Introduction: Delirium is an acute, transient and fluctuating neuropsychiatric syndrome that is common in medical wards, particularly in the geriatric and palliative care population. Material and Methods: We present a brief literature review of the definition, pathophysiology, aetiology, diagnosis,...

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Main Authors: Rita Prayce, Filipa Quaresma, Isabel Galriça Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2018-01-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9670