Delirium is a type of confusion that develops suddenly—over the course of hours or days—and most commonly affects older adults who are hospitalized or in a long-term care facility. “We refer to ...

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 4: Staff nurse Judith Marini checks an elderly man's IV in the emergency room at Coney Island Hospital October 4, 2002. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) I recently visited a ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Having to stay in a hospital or long-term care facility is stressful. Not only is a patient sick or injured, but they are in an unfamiliar environment away from their families and may not know the ...

Hospital delirium is a temporary but serious condition. It typically affects older adults who are unwell, especially those with dementia. Hospital delirium is a challenging condition affecting many ...

Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are treated with many interventions (most notably endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation) that are observed or perceived to be distressing.

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental function. This can include their ways of thinking, behavior, or level of consciousness. Medical professionals do not yet fully understand delirium, but ...

Delirium is a sudden change in your alertness and thinking. People with delirium typically become confused and have trouble paying attention. Delirium is an abrupt change to your mental state. It ...