[Delirium in the elder patient: update in prevention, diagnosis and treatment]

Med Clin (Barc). 2012 Feb 4;138(2):78-84. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2011.03.015. Epub 2011 May 25.
[Article in Spanish]
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged / psychology*
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Algorithms
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Delirium* / chemically induced
  • Delirium* / diagnosis
  • Delirium* / epidemiology
  • Delirium* / physiopathology
  • Delirium* / prevention & control
  • Delirium* / therapy
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / metabolism
  • Prevalence
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Psychotropic Drugs