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==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
The main complications of delirium are : | The main complications of delirium are : | ||
* Falls | * Falls | ||
* Pressure sores | * Pressure sores | ||
* Nosocomial infections | * Nosocomial infections | ||
* Functional impairment | * Functional impairment | ||
* Continence problems | * Continence problems | ||
* Over sedation. | * Over sedation. | ||
====Falls==== | ====Falls==== | ||
Restraints are not effective in preventing falls, but ironically restrain may increase the risk of injury. The patient should be bedded on the floor or closer to the floor. | Restraints are not effective in preventing falls, but ironically restrain may increase the risk of injury. The patient should be bedded on the floor or closer to the floor. | ||
====Pressure Sores==== | ====Pressure Sores==== | ||
The following strategies may be utilized to prevent and manage pressure sores | The following strategies may be utilized to prevent and manage pressure sores | ||
* Formal pressure sore risk assessment ( e.g. Norton score, or Waterlow score) | * Formal pressure sore risk assessment ( e.g. Norton score, or Waterlow score) | ||
* Regular pressure area care, including special mattresses where necessary | * Regular pressure area care, including special mattresses where necessary | ||
* Mobilization as soon as their illness allows. | * Mobilization as soon as their illness allows. | ||
====Functional Impairment==== | ====Functional Impairment==== | ||
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====Continence==== | ====Continence==== | ||
Issues related to continence may be managed by following guidelines, | Issues related to continence may be managed by following guidelines, | ||
* Continence assessment | * Continence assessment | ||
* Regular toiletting | * Regular toiletting | ||
* Prompt treatment of [[UTI]] | * Prompt treatment of [[UTI]] | ||
* Avoid catheters as it may elevate risks of trauma in confused patients, and also UTIs. | * Avoid catheters as it may elevate risks of trauma in confused patients, and also UTIs. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Delirium causes further complications that may worsen patient's condition. Secondary prevention plays important role in management of the delirium.
Secondary Prevention
The main complications of delirium are :
- Falls
- Pressure sores
- Nosocomial infections
- Functional impairment
- Continence problems
- Over sedation.
Falls
Restraints are not effective in preventing falls, but ironically restrain may increase the risk of injury. The patient should be bedded on the floor or closer to the floor.
Pressure Sores
The following strategies may be utilized to prevent and manage pressure sores
- Formal pressure sore risk assessment ( e.g. Norton score, or Waterlow score)
- Regular pressure area care, including special mattresses where necessary
- Mobilization as soon as their illness allows.
Functional Impairment
Physiotherapist and occupational therapist consult is beneficial to maximize recovery.
Continence
Issues related to continence may be managed by following guidelines,
- Continence assessment
- Regular toiletting
- Prompt treatment of UTI
- Avoid catheters as it may elevate risks of trauma in confused patients, and also UTIs.