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Delirium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Delirium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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23 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Delirium goes unrecognized in approximately 60% of cases. When it is recognized, it can be difficult to treat. Recognizing and treating, as well as preventing, delirium is important because delirium is associated with poor health outcomes and significant health care costs. Esther S. Oh, MD, PhD, Tammy T. Hshieh, MD, MPH, and Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH, discuss their review article about advances in diagnosis and treatment of delirium, and Dr Maria Duggan provides additional insights about diagnosis and management from her perspective as a clinician and researcher. Related article: Delirium in Older Persons: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
Released:
Sep 26, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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