Delirium is a type of confusion that develops suddenly—over the course of hours or days—and most commonly affects older adults who are hospitalized or in a long-term care facility. “We refer to ...

Delirium is a sudden change in your alertness and thinking. People with delirium typically become confused and have trouble paying attention. Delirium is an abrupt change to your mental state. It ...

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Postoperative delirium following noncardiac surgery was linked to a 3.5-fold higher risk for death or major complications, but low-cost interventions focusing on avoiding patient disturbances can ...

Lorazepam and other benzodiazepines are typically avoided when managing end-of-life agitated delirium in patients with cancer because these drugs can precipitate, even worsen, delirium. But a new ...

This report examines current clinical practice in delirium, identifies areas of controversy, and highlights areas for future research. The pathophysiology of delirium remains poorly understood.

Researchers have found that blocking the action of a protein called interleukin 6 (IL-6), part of the immune system, could resolve the delirium that often accompanies urinary tract infection (UTI) in ...

Hospital delirium is a temporary condition characterized by sudden confusion, emotional changes, and unusual behavior. It commonly affects older adults in hospital settings, but it can affect anybody.

In videos that show George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis police custody, an officer holding down the Black man’s ankles says, “I just worry about excited delirium or whatever.” Another officer ...