Resultado de búsqueda
17 de jun. de 2024 · Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term which is now discouraged) [1] is a specific state of acute confusion attributable to the direct physiological consequence of a medical condition, effects of a psychoactive substance, or multiple causes, which usually develops over the course of hours to days.
Hace 3 días · Define the term delirium. Describe the prevalence of delirium in hospitalized elderly patients. Identify risk factors for delirium in the elderly. Recognize neuroimaging findings seen in delirium. Describe ways to prevent delirium in the hospital.
5 de jun. de 2024 · Medical Disclaimer. Care guide for Acute Delirium. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
10 de jun. de 2024 · Delirium, also known as acute brain failure , is an acute syndrome characterized by impaired intellect, awareness and concentration. Typically, the cognitive impairment fluctuates throughout the day. In contrast to dementia, delirium tends to be reversible.
Hace 5 días · Introduction. Mechanically ventilated patients frequently require analgesics and sedatives to allow for optimal treatment and management of critical illness. Recently, data from clinical trials have facilitated an evidence-based approach to the management of such patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
7 de jun. de 2024 · Delirium tremens (DTs) is the most severe form of ethanol withdrawal manifested by altered mental status (global confusion) and sympathetic overdrive (autonomic hyperactivity), which can progress...
17 de jun. de 2024 · NIDUS is a collaborative, multidisciplinary network dedicated to the acceleration of scientific discovery in delirium research, through focused collaboration and creation of sustainable infrastructure to enhance innovative and high-quality research.
