Delirium (Acute confusional state) Book Section
| Authors: | Gofton, T. E.; King, R. |
| Editors: | Aminoff, M. J.; Daroff, R. B. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Delirium (Acute confusional state) |
| Abstract: | Delirium is a common problem in hospitalized patients and occurs for a variety of reasons. The main component of delirium is a state of disordered attention and arousal with altered cognition, such as impairment in thinking, memory, expressive or receptive language, visuospatial functioning, and executive functioning. It presents clinically in a variety of ways grouped into three categories: hyperactive, mixed, or hypoactive delirium. The etiology is usually multifactorial and a systematic approach to its diagnosis and management is required. The treatment is directed at the underlying cause and clinical symptoms, and should include pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | delirium; hypoactive delirium; acute brain syndrome; acute confusional state; clouding of sensorium; hyperactive delirium; mixed delirium; pseudodementia; toxic psychosis |
| Book Title: | Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences. 2nd ed |
| ISBN: | 978-0-12-385157-4 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | London, United Kingdom |
| Date Published: | 2014-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 954 |
| End Page: | 957 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-12-385157-4.00304-3 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter -- Export Date: 2 April 2018 -- Source: Scopus |
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