psychotropic

Question 1

Predisposing risk factors for delirium include?

Answer 1

age 65 years or older [Note 1]
cognitive impairment including dementia (in some cases, dementia may not have been recognised and delirium may be the first indication of a cognitive disorder)
problem alcohol use
auditory or visual impairments
multiple comorbidities (especially if severe)
a previous episode of delirium
depression.