Delirium: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Delirium: treatment. Reorientation, Relaxation e.g. massage, Nursing in a quiet, dim-lighted room. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Non-drug treatments
- Reorientation
- Relaxation e.g. massage
- Nursing in a quiet, dim-lighted room
- Avoid trigger factors
Drug treatments
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Synonym
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References
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- Wass S, Webster PJ, Balakrishnan RN. Delirium in the elderly: a review. Oman Med J 2008; 23:150-157.
- Bassetti CL. Differential diagnosis and management of non-psychiatric acute confusional states. Schweiz Arch Neurol Psychiatr 2007; 158:368-378.
- Iglseder B, Frühwald T, Jagsch C. Delirium in geriatric patients. Wien Med Wochenschr 2022; 172:114-121.
