Can we improve delirium prevention and treatment in the emergency department? A systematic review.

Sangil LeeHao ChenSeikei HibinoDaniel MillerHeather S HealyJacques S LeeArendts Glenn Jin Ho Han Maura Kennedy Christopher R Carpenter

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Few interventions initiated in the ED were found to consistently reduce the incidence or duration of delirium. Delirium prevention and treatment trials in the ED are still rare and should be prioritized for future research.

Keyphrases

emergency department
cardiac surgery
hip fracture
physical activity
combination therapy
drug induced