Delirium and dementia are two frequent causes of cognitive impairment among older adults
and have a distinct, complex and interconnected relationship. Delirium is an acute …

Delirium is the most common manifestation of brain dysfunction in critically ill patients. In the
intensive care unit (ICU), duration of delirium is independently predictive of excess death …

Delirium, a syndrome characterized by an acute change in attention, awareness and
cognition, is caused by a medical condition that cannot be better explained by a pre-existing …

Background: Substitutive hospital-level care in a patient's home may reduce cost, health
care use, and readmissions while improving patient experience, although evidence from …

Importance Delirium is a common, serious, and potentially preventable problem for older
adults, associated with adverse outcomes. Coupled with its preventable nature, these …

Importance Intraoperative electroencephalogram (EEG) waveform suppression, often
suggesting excessive general anesthesia, has been associated with postoperative delirium …

Importance Delirium is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. It is a
common, serious, and often fatal condition among older patients. Although often …

Importance The study results suggest that delirium is the most common postoperative
complication in older adults and is associated with poor outcomes, including long-term …

Sepsis is a major cause of death in intensive care units worldwide. The acute phase of
sepsis is often accompanied by sepsis-associated encephalopathy, which is highly …

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