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Commentary

Delirium in hospitalized older adults.

Marcantonio ER. Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(15):1456-1466. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1605501.

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December 22, 2018
Marcantonio ER. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(15):1456-1466.
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Delirium is considered a patient safety problem that can be prevented with specific care practices in the hospital. This commentary reviews an incident involving a patient with delirium and describes evidence-based practices to manage the condition, such as avoiding medications that precipitate confusion, maintaining an environment that fosters orientation (light during the day, dark at night), and use of low-dose antipsychotic medications on a short-term basis if nonpharmacological approaches fail. The authors emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of delirium.

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Marcantonio ER. Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(15):1456-1466. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1605501.