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. 2008 Jul;23(3):150-7.

Delirium in the elderly: a review

Suzanne Wass, Penelope J Webster, Balakrishnan R Nair

Delirium in the elderly: a review

Suzanne Wass et al. Oman Med J. 2008 Jul.

Abstract

Delirium is a common disorder, often under diagnosed and mismanaged. It is becoming more prevalent, because of the ageing population. In this clinical review, we summarise the definition, diagnosis and management of delirium.

Keywords: Delirium; Dementia; Depression.

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