| Disease |
DELIRIUM |
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| Quotation |
“ I suppose it is much comfortable to be mad and not know it, that to be sane and have one’s doubt” |
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| Definition |
A transient condition of disordered conciousness, characterized by confusion plus excess sympathetic activity and normally lasting less than 7 days. |
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| Prognosis |
Depends on the cause of delirium. |
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| General Measures |
The symptoms that are usually worse at night are best managed by simple nursing measures, calm and quiet environment, and some mild illumination with a light, in the bedroom. |
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| Inadequate Response |
Review cause and ensure adequate management of underlying cause. |
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| Prevention |
Avoidance, where possible, of admission of a dementia case into a hospital. |
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| Reference From |
www.psych.org./clin_res/delirqrg.pdfFile format: PDF/ Adobe acrobat |
