Central nervous system
Central nervous system


Delirium

Alternative Names:
Acute confusional state; Acute brain syndrome

Prevention:
Treatment of causative disorders and conditions reduces the risk of delirium.


Review Date: 5/6/2002
Reviewed By: Alberto Espay, M.D., Department of Neurology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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