014 Delirium & Hospital Confusion

Dr. K explains the basics of delirium, a state of worse-than-usual mental function that can affect up to 30-70% of older adults after surgery and during serious illnesses. This episode explains the difference between delirium and dementia, how the two conditions are related, why it can take a long time for delirium to fully resolve, as well as how delirium can be diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the basics of delirium, a state of worse-than-usual mental function that can affect up to 30-70% of older adults after surgery and during serious illnesses. She covers:

Why delirium has been referred to as post-operative confusion or even ICU psychosis
The story of her father’s delirium
Why people often confuse delirium with dementia, and how the two conditions are related
Why families often notice signs of delirium before doctors and nurses do
3 key reasons delirium is so important for us all to learn more about
10 things to know about delirium, including how it can be diagnosed, treated, and prevented

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