3. MANAGEMENT
• Early recognition / Routine monitoring
• Recognise and treat underlying cause
• Treat pain and provide excellent supportive care.
• Non pharmacological treatment
• Pharmacological treatment
4.
5.
6. “A disturbance of
consciousness with
inattention accompanied by
a change in cognition or
perceptual disturbance that
develops over a short period
of time and fluctuates over
time.”
DEFINITION
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16. LIFE THREATENING CAUSES WHIP X 2
• W - Wernicke’s, Withdrawal
• H - Hypertensive encephalopathy, Hypoglycaemia,
metabolic and endocrine
• I - Infection, Intracranial disease
• P - Poisons, Porphyria
18. NON PHARMACOLOGICAL
• Frequent re-orientation of patients
• Early mobilisation
• Early removal of IDC’s and lines.
• Day and night routine, improve sleep hygiene
• Visual and hearing aids (wax removal)
• Get the family involved
24. PREVENTION BUNDLES
ABCDEF
• AB Awakening and breathing trials
• C Choosing the right sedative(s)
• D Delirium monitoring and management
• E Early mobility and exercise
• F Family communication and involvement
25.
26. KEY POINTS
• Delirium is very common and frequently missed.
• Use a screening tool
• Non pharmacological therapy should be encouraged.
• Know your anti-psychotic.
• Employ Prevention Bundles.