Delirium: outcome

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Delirium: outcome. The mortality is 25-30%. Residual symptoms persist for more than 3 years in >50% of cases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Outcome

  • The mortality is 25-30%
  • Residual symptoms persist for more than 3 years in >50% of cases

Poor prognostic factors

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References

  1. Iglseder B, Frühwald T, Jagsch C. Delirium in geriatric patients. Wien Med Wochenschr 2022; 172:114-121.
  2. Macdonald A, Adamis D, Treloar A, Martin F. C-reactive protein levels predict the incidence of delirium and recovery from it. Age Ageing 2007; 36:222-225.
  3. White S, Eeles E, O'Mahoney S, Bayer A. Delirium and C-reactive protein. Age Ageing 2008; 37:123-124.

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