PPT-Is it Dementia or Delirium?

Why this topic relevance Because we see delirium frequently in our patients Delirium is frequently missed When delirium is detected its significance can be undersestimated We may diagnose delirium but not the underlying dementia. Dr. Dallas Seitz and Dr. Agata Szlanta. Objectives. Understand the differential diagnosis and presentation of delirium in older adults;. Review the risk factors and precipitants for delirium; and . Discuss delirium prevention and management strategies.. . Matt Russell,MD, MSc. Assistant Professor of Medicine. Boston University School of Medicine. Slide show courtesy of Drs. Lisa Caruso and Serena Chao. Objectives. To elicit key features of and define delirium . ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. DEPT.OF PSYCHIATRY. . . . ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME. (DELIRIUM AND DEMENTIA). ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME. . Organic brain syndrome (OBS) is a general term used to describe decreased mental function due to a medical disease, other than a psychiatric illness. rgency. (Developed 2006). Island Health. www.viha.ca/mhas/resources/delirium/ Delirium. Developed 2006; Revised: 8: 2014 1 DELIRIUM IN THE OLDER PERSON A MEDICAL EMERGENCY “Mad in patches full Sept 13, 2016. ___________. Presented by. Sally King, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, RYT 200. Depression today is the single most underdiagnosed and undertreated of all mental illnesses . . 1 in 4 Americans will experience an episode of clinical depression in their lifetime.. Dr Holly McGuigan. Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine. Strathcarron Hospice. Situation. Anne. ,. 73 year old lady, lung cancer. Admitted for symptom control of pain. “Previously delusional with opioids- not keen for same”. The Peer Teaching Society is not liable for false or misleading information…. Delirium. PATH. Acute . confusional. state (can be acute-on-chronic). Globally impaired cognition awareness/consciousness. Nora McPherson, APRN, CNS, Geriatrics. Jill Tusing MS, RN, BC Service Line: Behavioral Health. SBAR: Delirium Identifying high risk patients. Situation: . Delirium (acute confusion) a common, under recognized, post-operative complication in elective orthopaedic patients (10%-40%); manifests as acute impairment in cognition and attention.. . Susan Schumacher, MS, G-CNS. Objectives. Identify 3 differences in clinical presentation of delirium versus underlying dementia.. Explain how to perform the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM).. Identify at least 3 factors contributing to the development of delirium.. Orientation Provide visual and hearing aidsEncourage communication and reorient patient Have familiar objects from patient’s home in the roomAllow television during day with daily newsNonverbal m The . overall aim of the session is for the trainee to gain an overview of delirium. By . the end of the sessions the trainee should:. Understand . the epidemiology, the risk factors associated and the basic physiological and psychological changes associated with delirium. Consultant old age psychiatrist. DEMENTIAS. What is dementia. Demographics. Clinical features. Types of dementia. Pathology. Diagnosis. Treatment. What is dementia. Dementia is a clinical term describing a symptom complex characterised by a decline from previously maintained intellectual function . Dr. Ali . Bahathig. , FRCPC. Assistant Professor and Consultant of psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist. Psychosomatic Unit, Psychiatry Department . King Khalid University Hospital. Objective. Case study. Abdullah is a 72-year-old male. He was brought to the Emergency Department by his son for vomiting, new onset urinary incontinence, confusion, and incoherent speech for the past 2 days. .