2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2008.01.623
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Delirium in a consultation liaision psychiatry unit of a general hospital

Abstract: Background:Delirium is an organic mental disorder defined as a confusional state, attention deficit, and disorganised thinking, whit a fluctuating course and acute development. It is a common disorder occurring in general hospital patients. Underlying causes are multiple: medical, surgical, and drug related.Aims:Evaluation of one year requests in a Liaison Psychiatric Unit in a general Hospital due to Delirium/Agitation of inpatients.Methods:Retrospective study of requests due to delirium/agitation (inpatients… Show more

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