Notes in 02_Delirium

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Published	02/10/2024	Key Features of {{c2::Delirium}} {{c1::Disturbed consciousness (Hypoactive, Hyperactive, Mixed)}} {{c1::Change in cognition (Memory, Perceptual, Langu…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors and Precipitants of Delirium {{c1::Infection e.g. UTI}} {{c1::Dehydration}} {{c1::Biochemical disturbance}} {{c1::Pain}} {{c1::Drugs}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Score used to Assess for {{c2::Delirium}} is the {{c1::4AT Score}}
Published	02/10/2024	Prevalence of {{c1::asymptomatic bacteriuria}} in the elderly is very high to the extent that {{c2::urine culture}} ceases to be a diagnostic test
Published	02/10/2024	Do not use {{c1::dipstick}} tests for the diagnosis of UTI in older people aged {{c2::>65}} yrs
Published	02/10/2024	Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Deilirum[1] {{c1::Re-orientate and reassure (use families and carers!)}}[2] {{c1::Early mobility and self-c…
Published	02/10/2024	Pharmacological Treatment of Delirium[1] {{c1::STOP BAD DRUGS (medication review)}}[2] Use {{c1::Antipsychotic e.g. quetiapine}} if danger o…
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