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- J G O'Brien.
- Department of Family Practice, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
- Prim. Care. 1989 Jun 1; 16 (2): 349-60.
AbstractAcute confusion in the elderly is a problem that has high prevalence with significant morbidity and mortality, and that may lead to institutional placement. It is imperative that delirium be recognized promptly and its underlying cause(s) identified and treated. Management requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the precipitating cause(s), maintenance and support of vital functions, management of behaviors with use of nursing staff and family, attention to the environment, and sometimes the use of appropriate psychotropic medication. Prompt treatment is likely to result in a return to normalcy.
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