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Diagnosis and Management of Delirium

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Delirium is a common, dangerous, and underdiagnosed condition in older adults. It occurs particularly frequently in hospitalized older adults and those with dementia. While it is reversible, identifying the contributing factors and addressing them is critical. This chapter will review the presentation, diagnosis, and management of delirium.

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  1. Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA

    Claire K. Ankuda & Olusegun Apoeso

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Ankuda, C.K., Apoeso, O. (2020). Diagnosis and Management of Delirium. In: Chun, A. (eds) Geriatric Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19625-7_19

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