Delirium: causes and treatment

Brief overview Description: Complex of different mental and physical symptoms, which are all physically (organically) caused (“organic psychosyndrome”). Delirium (delirium) occurs especially often in elderly patients. Men are more often affected than women because they are more prone to alcohol abuse (potential trigger of delirium). Causes: febrile infections, disturbances of the water and electrolyte balance, … Delirium: causes and treatment