Hospital Delirium
Delirium is not a harmless or expected part of hospitalization. Hospital delirium can start a downward spiral leading to longer hospitalization, functional loss, rehabilitation placement, or institutionalization. Hospital delirium is a fre…
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Delirium is not a harmless or expected part of hospitalization. Hospital delirium can start a downward spiral leading to longer hospitalization, functional loss, rehabilitation placement, or institutionalization. Hospital delirium is a frequent and serious complication in hospitalized adults over age 65. Delirium can occur even in patients with no prior history of dementia. Early delirium should be investigated quickly rather than assumed inevitable.