A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in detecting delirium after surgery using a simple tool known as the ...

Everyone forgets where they put their keys or if they closed the garage door. But when does forgetfulness and confusion signal something more serious? A fast and unexpected change in thinking can be a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Language barriers can lead to improper care of Latino patients in the ICU or contribute to delirium. The Spanish ...

An analysis of approximately 1,604 studies from over three decades proves that delirium is a clinically highly relevant but scientifically often neglected complication in cardiology, and prevention ...

Confusion is a symptom that makes you feel as if you can’t think clearly. You might feel disoriented and have a hard time focusing or making decisions. Confusion is also referred to as disorientation.

Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain aren’t sending and receiving properly, causing confusion in thinking and altered behaviour or ...