DELIRIUM
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Delirium is a syndrome, or group of
symptoms, caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the
brain. The delirious patient has a reduced awareness of and
responsiveness to the environment, which may be manifested as
disorientation, incoherence, and memory disturbance. Delirium is
often marked by hallucinations, delusions, and a dream-like state.
Delirium affects at least one in ten hospitalized patients, and is a
common part of many terminal illnesses. Delirium is more common in
the elderly than in the general population. While it is not a
specific disease itself, patients with delirium usually fare worse
than those with the same illness who do not have delirium. |
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