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Information for patients, relatives and carers. Some causes are: Delirium (sometimes called 'acute confusional state') is an acute, fluctuating encephalopathic syndrome of inattention, impaired level of consciousness, and This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people agedand over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. If any of these risk factors is present, the person is at risk of delirium. Often more than one thing causes it to develop. amended because a delirium diagnosis is now confirmed using DSM-V. Ageyears or older. This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people agedand over in hospital and in long-term residential care or a nursing home. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications Delirium (sometimes called 'acute confusional state') is a common clinical syndrome characterised by disturbed consciousness, cognitive function or perception, which has an acute onset and fluctuating course When people first present to hospital or long-term care, assess them for the following risk factors. For theupdates, see the amended recommendations at: Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental state. In long-term care the prevalence is under%. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset. It is a serious condition that is sometimes mistaken for dementia or, more rarely, depression. What causes delirium? Delirium has many causes. Unlike dementia, Delirium can be hyperactive or hypoactive, but some people show signs of both (known as mixed delirium). It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications Cognitive impairment (past or present) and/or dementia The prevalence of delirium in people on medical wards in hospital is about% to%, and% to% of people having surgery develop delirium. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing delirium in these settings and preventing onset. But reporting of delirium is poor in the UK, indicating that awareness and reporting procedures need to be improved Overview. People with hyperactive delirium have heightened arousal and can be Delirium.