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Delirium in the elderly

S A Jacobson1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Delirium, a sudden disturbance in consciousness, requires prompt medical attention. Early identification and treatment of underlying causes are crucial for managing this condition and preventing long-term cognitive decline.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Delirium is an acute disturbance of consciousness, attention, cognition, or perception.
  • It is linked to significant patient suffering and healthcare costs.
  • Delirium is often multifactorial, resulting from cumulative systemic and cerebral insults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the initial management of delirium.
  • To discuss pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
  • To highlight the importance of preventive measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of a basic algorithm for delirium management.
  • Discussion of discontinuing noncritical medications.
  • Emphasis on observation, monitoring, history, laboratory studies, and psychosocial interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Pharmacologic treatment includes antipsychotics (butyrophenones) for agitation/psychosis.
  • Benzodiazepines are reserved for specific withdrawal syndromes or refractory cases.
  • Cognitive impairment may not be fully reversible, increasing dementia risk.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt identification and treatment of underlying medical conditions are key to delirium prognosis.
  • A comprehensive management approach is essential.
  • Preventive strategies are vital, especially for patients at risk of dementia progression.