Guía de práctica clínica para la atención al adulto mayor hospitalizado con delirium

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Eduardo Fernández Casteleiro¹  Ángel Julio Romero Carbrera¹  Francisco Olascoaga Pérez¹  Leocadia Amores Hernández¹  Ernesto Alonso Cabrera¹ 

[1] Hospital General Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía. Cienfuegos.

关键词: guía de práctica clínica;    delirio;    atención médica;    anciano;    trastornos de delirio;    demencia;    amnésicos y cognitivos;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Centro Provincial de Informacion de Ciencias Medicas de Cinfuegos

【 摘 要 】

Delirium is a frequent disorder found in people of advanced age in the hospital setting. It is characterized by an acute disorder of consciousness and alterations in behavior, posing a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the doctors that look after geriatric patients. A clinical practice guideline drawn up by consensus is presented. It highlights the clinical and therapeutic aspects of this complex syndrome. An algorithm that facilitates the management of this condition at Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima University General Hospital of Cienfuegos is included.

【 授权许可】

CC BY