# 001: Diagnosis and Treatment of Terminal Delirium, 2nd ed

Source:

Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)

Synopsis:

Background:  Some degree of loss of cognitive function occurs in most patients in the week or two before death. The typical scenario presented to housestaff is a late-night call from a ward nurse saying, “Mr. Jones is confused, what should we do”. This Fast Fact reviews assessment and management issues in terminal delirium.

Vol/Page/Date:

July 2005

Resource Type:

Other

Author/Source:

Weissman, D.E.