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Delirium in the Elderly - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

Valproate seems to have no effect in treating agitation among demented patients but seems to increase adverse effects. However, the evidence is insufficient Valproate for Agitation in Dementia.

Other evidence summaries

A broad spectrum of interventions seem to have the potential to prevent delirium in surgical patients, but not elderly medical patients. Pharmacological interventions (haloperidol) may also be useful for symptoms of delirium Prevention and Treatment of Delirium.

Literature

Young J, Inouye SK. Delirium in older people. BMJ 2007 Apr 21;334(7598):842-6. [PubMed]

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