Chapter 63.Delirium
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Delirium is common in general hospital settings and negatively affects the care and outcomes of medically ill patients. Interdisciplinary collaboration on delirium prevention, recognition, and treatment is a core component of effective management (Maldonado 2011). The medical management of delirium begins with the implementation of prevention measures. Administration of assessment scales or diagnostic interviews facilitates timely recognition of delirium and provides opportunities to prevent and treat this condition in a manner that minimizes its adverse long-term consequences (Maldonado 2008) (Box 63-).
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