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Drug-Induced Delirium among Older People

Although underdiagnosed, delirium is a common and potentially preventable problem in older patients, being associated with morbimortality. Drugs have been associated with the development of delirium in the geriatric population and may be considered the most easily reversible trigger. Polypharmacy, p...

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Main Authors: Varallo, Fabiana Rossi, Oliveira, Alan Maicon de, Zanetti, Ariane Cristina Barboza, Capucho, Helaine Carneiro, Pereira, Leonardo Régis Leira, Pereira, Lucas Borges, Zanetti, Maria Olívia Barboza, Oliveira, Thalita Zago, Lopes, Vinícius Detoni
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2021
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Health Sciences
Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/74576
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