Early identification of delirium can help prevent adverse outcomes, including prolonged hospital stay, falls, and delayed functional recovery. Early identification with the 4AT screening tool can help ...

Delirium in older patients in an emergency room setting can foretell other health issues. But according to a new study, the condition is frequently overlooked because of a lack of screening tools in ...

From prayer times to family vigils, everyday realities can alter how delirium presents — and how clinicians should respond.

A concerted effort to standardize delirium assessment and treatment helped a west Texas hospital reduce the use of high-risk medications and improve the quality of care for critically ill patients, ...

In an emergency room setting, delirium in older patients can foretell other health issues. But according to a new study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, the condition is frequently ...

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GREENWICH — Greenwich Hospital has been certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians to provide specialized emergency care to patients ages 65 and older, including screening for delirium.

Delirium is a sudden state of severe mental confusion that can occur as a result of illness, surgery or the use of some medications. This clinical syndrome can be difficult to define precisely, but it ...