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The Subtypes of Delirium: | The Subtypes of Delirium: | ||
:*Hyperactive delirium: a subtype of delirium characterised by people who have | :*'''Hyperactive delirium''': a subtype of delirium characterised by people who have high arousability and can be restless, agitated or aggressive. | ||
:*'''Hypoactive delirium''': a subtype of delirium characterised by people who are withdrawn, quiet and sleepy. | |||
:*Hypoactive delirium: a subtype of delirium characterised by people who | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
Definition
According to National Institute of Health:
- "Sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness."[1]
The Subtypes of Delirium:
- Hyperactive delirium: a subtype of delirium characterised by people who have high arousability and can be restless, agitated or aggressive.
- Hypoactive delirium: a subtype of delirium characterised by people who are withdrawn, quiet and sleepy.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Common Causes
Prognosis
Management
Do's
- Behavioral Pain Scale and the Critical Care Pain Observation Tool are currently the best available methods for assessing pain.[2]
Don'ts
References
- ↑ "Delirium: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".
- ↑ Reade, MC.; Finfer, S. (2014). "Sedation and delirium in the intensive care unit". N Engl J Med. 370 (5): 444–54. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1208705. PMID 24476433. Unknown parameter
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