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Key Points Background A systematic approach to side effects of medications should include consideration of the nature, severity, and timing of symptoms to facilitate optimal management of such side effects. History Many medications (e.g., nefazodone) previously used in psychiatric disorders,…
Key Points Incidence Delirium is a syndrome caused by an underlying physiological disturbance. Of patients admitted to intensive care units, delirium may develop in more than half. Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of delirium remains unclear, but the current leading theory cites…