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state
Prevention , treatment and prognosis
By
Ahmed Abdelgelil ,MD
Delirium
Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by an
alteration of consciousness with reduced ability to focus,
sustain, or shift attention. This results in a cognitive or
perceptual disturbance that is not better accounted for by
a preexisting, established, or evolving dementia. Delirium
develops over a short period of time (usually hours to
days) and tends to fluctuate during the course of the day.
Delirium is typically caused by a medical condition,
substance intoxication, or medication side effect
Prevalence