PPT-Pharmacological management of delirium

Dr Paul Brown Consultant liaison psychiatrist for older adults 22 nd June 2017 Three aspects of pharmacological management Treat the underlying cause Delirium risk reduction Active treatment of the delirium syndrome. 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.. 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 AHRQ Safety Program for . Mechanically Ventilated Patients. AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-43-EF. January 2017. Learning Objectives. After . this session, you will be able . to—. Identify the objectives and benefits of using the . Contents:. What is Delirium?. Why is it important?. How do we recognise it?. What causes it?. How do we prevent it?. How do we treat it?. Definition:. An acute state of confusion (NICE, 2010). Acute onset, fluctuating confusion. Oliver A. Cerqueira, D.O. Assistant Professor of Internal medicine Clerkship director, internal medicine Ou-tulsa school of community medicine Non-pain Symptomatic Management in Palliative Care Objectives . 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.. 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. 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. UNM Dept. of Psychiatry. Division of Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration. None. Disclosures. Delirium. Definition. Clinical Manifestation. Epidemiology. Mortality & Cost. Risk Factors. Inpatient Medicine Clerkship. Ms. IM. 87 . yo. woman, Holocaust survivor. “Positive” cardiac stress test, elective catheterization, no intervention. Pre-meds: . diphenhydramine. 25 mg, diazepam 5 mg. oesophagitis. occur more commonly in patients aged over 55 years. Children with symptoms of heartburn should therefore be referred to their doctor.. . Associated factors. Whento refer . Failure to respond to antacids . Dr Anne Hounsell, Speciality Doctor, The Rowans Hospice. June 2019. Objectives. To consider when sedative medications might be appropriate….. -these as last resort…... Definition of agitation.. Action Card for administration of benzodiazepines . The use of sedatives and anti – psychotic medication should be kept to a minimum. . S. edation should only be considered once other strategies have failed to calm the patient such as distraction/diversion strategies, using 1:1 special to care for the patient. .