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Causes of #delirium = constipation or retention, dehydration or malnutrition, pain, medications, alcohol consumption, withdrawal from substances, change in environment (ie. Hospital) bit.ly/2xmV2ry #WDAD2020 NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation #ACIAgedHealth

Confusion is common condition for older people in hospital. >30% of older people present with or develop confusion during admission, commonly as result of #delirium aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chops #WDAD2020 NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation #ACIAgedHealth

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#delirium is a common medical problem characterised by changes in mental function. Symptoms develop over a short period of time & can occur at any age. It is a serious condition #WDAD2020 NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation #ACIAgedHealth bit.ly/2xmV2ry

#delirium risk: very sick/frail, cognitive impairment, had delirium before, >65 years old, >45 years Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, taking multiple medications, having surgery #WDAD2020 NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation #ACIAgedHealth bit.ly/2xmV2ry