TY - JOUR
T1 - Delirium
T2 - Sifting through the confusion
AU - Khan, Raheel A.
AU - Kahn, Debra
AU - Bourgeois, James A.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Delirium is commonly encountered in the hospital setting, particularly in the intensive care unit. However, the diagnosis is often missed, due in part to the nature of the illness, fluctuating levels of consciousness, and varied presentation. Even when it is recognized, delirium can be hard to manage, with multiple factors contributing to its course. In this article, we review the latest information regarding the underlying mechanisms of the syndrome and treatment options available. This is accomplished by examining two complex cases encountered at a university medical center-based psychosomatic service.
AB - Delirium is commonly encountered in the hospital setting, particularly in the intensive care unit. However, the diagnosis is often missed, due in part to the nature of the illness, fluctuating levels of consciousness, and varied presentation. Even when it is recognized, delirium can be hard to manage, with multiple factors contributing to its course. In this article, we review the latest information regarding the underlying mechanisms of the syndrome and treatment options available. This is accomplished by examining two complex cases encountered at a university medical center-based psychosomatic service.
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U2 - 10.1007/s11920-009-0035-8
DO - 10.1007/s11920-009-0035-8
M3 - Review article
C2 - 19470285
AN - SCOPUS:65749111220
VL - 11
SP - 226
EP - 234
JO - Current Psychiatry Reports
JF - Current Psychiatry Reports
SN - 1523-3812
IS - 3
ER -