Delirium in the Elderly: Evaluation and Management

Delirium in the Elderly: Evaluation and Management
By:M. Andrew Greganti, MD

Outline of Discussion
* Case Presentation
* Characteristics of Delirium
* Etiology/Pathogenesis
* Risk Factors
* Prevalence
* Clinical Presentation
* Diagnosis
* Evaluation
* Prevention and Treatment
Case Presentation
Hospital Course
Post Hospital Course
Characteristics of Delirium
Other Characteristics
Etiology
Pathogenesis
How common is delirium?
Risk Factors
Other Risk Factors
Prodrome
Clinical Presentation
Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Prognosis
Evaluation
Preventive Measures Perioperatively
Treatment
Treatment of “Yelling Out”
Summary of Key Points

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