Delirium in palliative medicine: a review.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.10.013.
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Abstract
Delirium is a devastating complication of general medical and surgical populations but of particular importance in palliative medicine. It is a clinical syndrome that is often not recognized and, therefore, not treated appropriately. The presence of delirium is a predictor of increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospitalization, and more likely discharge to a nursing facility. This article reviews the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of delirium in the palliative medicine population.
Medical subject headings
- Delirium
- Palliative Care
- Terminally Ill