Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or attention, and may appear confused or disorientated. Delirium needs to be recognised early and managed promptly.
Delirium Action Plan
Delirium can develop quickly, usually over hours or days and can be a sign of a serious underlying medical problem.
This checklist outlines causes of delirium, what to look out for, guidance on what to do and contacts for further advice.
This is a downloadable resource for you to apply in practice.
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Download Delirium Action Plan
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Delirium and delirium superimposed on dementia introduces the symptoms of delirium and how they compare with dementia as well as tools and tests for identifying delirium.
Suitable for people working in:
Acute Care
Foundational
Online course
40 mins
Certificate
Free
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