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Pathophysiology of Delirium Video
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- Delirium is an acute confusional state.
- Delirium occurs in the RAS.
- Delirium presents with a loss or decrease in cognition and can be defined by under- or over-activity.
- Elderly people are more prone to developing delirium. Medications and bladder infections are often triggers. -Disruption of the sleep/wake cycle and vitamin deficiencies are other common causes.
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