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9780340562987

Confusional States in Older People

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  • ISBN13:

    9780340562987

  • ISBN10:

    0340562986

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1994-07-01
  • Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
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Summary

Confusional states in elderly people are common yet relatively under-researched. This new book provides an overview of the key aspects including definition, epidemiology, diagnosis and investigation, and places particular emphasis on the syndromes of delirium, dementia and depression, combining practical clinical advice with the latest research findings.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Confusion - A description or a diagnosis of a common problem?p. 1
Delirium (acute confusional state)p. 13
Dementiap. 21
Other confusional statesp. 32
History and examination of an old person with a confusional statep. 38
Confusional states with acute onset and rapid coursep. 52
Confusional states with relatively rapid onset and coursep. 60
Confusional states with gradual onset and prolonged coursep. 65
The investigation of confusional statesp. 83
Management of confusional states in old peoplep. 92
Indexp. 100
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