014 Delirium & Hospital Confusion

June 09, 2016 00:36:10
014 Delirium & Hospital Confusion
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014 Delirium & Hospital Confusion

Jun 09 2016 | 00:36:10

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the basics of delirium, a state of worse-than-usual mental function that can affect up to 30-70% of older adults after surgery and during serious illnesses. She covers:

  • Why delirium has been referred to as post-operative confusion or even ICU psychosis
  • The story of her father’s delirium
  • Why people often confuse delirium with dementia, and how the two conditions are related
  • Why families often notice signs of delirium before doctors and nurses do
  • 3 key reasons delirium is so important for us all to learn more about
  • 10 things to know about delirium, including how it can be diagnosed, treated, and prevented

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