DELIRIUMS

 

Delirium treatment (Medications)

The following are from Dr. Eivaz’s lecture above.

Other names for delirium:

  • Acute confusional state
  • Acute mental status change
  • Reversible dementia
  • Organic brain syndrome
  • Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy

THE 3 TYPES OF DELIRIUM

“Experts have identified 3 types of delirium:

  • Hyperactive delirium. Probably the most easily recognized type, this may include restlessness (for example, pacing), agitation, rapid mood changes or hallucinations.
  • Hypoactive delirium. This may include inactivity or reduced motor activity, sluggishness, abnormal drowsiness or seeming to be in a daze.
  • Mixed delirium. This includes both hyperactive and hypoactive symptoms. The person may quickly switch back and forth from hyperactive to hypoactive states.” Mayo

 

EXCITED(HYPERACTIVE) DELIRIUM

 

 

QUIET (HYPOACTIVE) DELIRIUM


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