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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2018-01-01
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Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9670 |