Delirium-informed Care in Emergency Departments: Diagnosis and Beyond

Delirium, an acute global brain dysfunction, has been reported to affect more than 10% of the patients in emergency departments (EDs) [1]. Although patients with delirium are more susceptible to adverse outcomes including mortality and cognitive decline, they are often mis- or under-diagnosed in wards and EDs [2 –4]. Additionally, only a limited number of researches have focused on delirium in EDs.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research