Delirium in the elderly – Related resources
26.02.2016 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 04.08.2009
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Cochrane reviews
- Valproate seems to have no effect in treating agitation among demented patients but seems to increase adverse effects. However, the evidence is insufficient .
Other evidence summaries
- A broad spectrum of interventions seem to have the potential to prevent delirium in surgical patients, but not elderly medical patients. Pharmacological interventions (haloperidol) may also be useful for symptoms of delirium .
Literature
- Young J, Inouye SK. Delirium in older people. BMJ 2007 Apr 21;334(7598):842-6.