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Hace 3 días · Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term that 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.
8 de may. de 2024 · In our recent Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology article, “ Making up Monsters, Redirecting Blame: An Examination of Excited Delirium,” we explore why the controversial diagnosis of "excited delirium" sticks around and what work it is doing in the world.
Hace 6 días · Delirium (acute confusional state) is when someone’s mental function has a sudden change. It comes on quickly, often over hours or days. As well as showing confusion, people with delirium can be sleepy, agitated, have altered beliefs or see hallucinations. Delirium is often triggered by: illness. the side affects of medication. an injury.
7 de may. de 2024 · 5 min read. What Are Delusions? Delusions are beliefs that aren't based on reality, culture, religion, or social identity. The people affected by them can’t be convinced by facts or reason...
22 de may. de 2024 · Delirium is a serious medical condition characterized by acute disturbance in mental and cognitive function, often including confused thinking, reduced awareness of the environment, behavioral dysregulation, and heightened agitation.
15 de may. de 2024 · While both dementia and delirium affect a person’s memory and mental status, these conditions have very different meanings for those who experience them. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of dementia and delirium, and how they’re diagnosed to ensure the right treatment.
21 de may. de 2024 · The diagnosis of excited delirium has come under fire from doctors and other mental health professionals, but is still used by police forces, sometimes with tragic results. It’s time to end its use.
