some patients may be lethargic (hypoalert or hypoactive delirium - often confused with depression) while others may be agitated (hyperalert or hyperactive delirium). Hyperalert delirium symptoms ...

Dr. Agarwal explained delirium appears in two different states, hypoactive and hyperactive. Some patients experience drowsiness and a decrease in motivation; those are considered to be in the ...

Background Delirium is a prevalent clinical presentation in advanced illness. The hyperactive phase can cause severe symptoms at the end of life. There is no published study of the pharmacological ...

Nurses argued that as primary caregivers who had to manage behaviour of hyperactive patients with delirium, they should have ultimate decision-making. Doctors acknowledged that nurses were primary ...

A 90-year-old man was transferred to a geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) unit for management of hypoactive delirium following a pneumonia and acute myocardial infarction complicated by septic ...

Banner Health’s tool, the Neurological Orientation and Verbal Response Assessment for Delirium uses data from the electronic medical record to tell medical staff if a patient is at high risk for ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental state. It is a serious condition that is sometimes mistaken for dementia or, more rarely, depression. Unlike dementia, delirium develops quickly and is ...

Delirium is a syndrome characterized by acute brain failure resulting in neurocognitive disturbances affecting attention, awareness, and cognition. It is highly prevalent among critically ill patients ...

Here, she tells MailOnline of the diet tweaks she recommends to boost feelings of calm in hyperactive children. Learn to love lentils 'Nutrition cannot cause nor is a cure for ADHD.

If you're experiencing inattention or hyperactive/impulsive symptoms that interfere with your work, social, or home life, you may want to seek support from a healthcare professional. They can ...

After receiving a total of 14 drops, the patient became ataxic, started talking a great deal and subsequently became hyperactive, showed bouts of inappropriate laughter and crying and walked into ...