Gemcast

Kevin Biese describes the signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults, and drops some pearls on how to manage it safely. For the shownotes and blog site, see: http://gempodcast.com/2015/11/11/diagnosing-and-managing-delirium-in-older-adults/ Welcome to GEMCAST! In this inaugural episode, first published 09/2015, Kevin Biese talks us through some practical tips for preventing, identifying, and managing delirium in older adults in the Emergency Department. Delirium is incredibly common among older adults in the ED, but is easy to miss. It is also an independent predictor of 6 month mortality. How is it diagnosed? Why does it matter that we identify it? How can you prevent it? How do you safely treat symptoms of agitation in an older adult? How can you differentiate it from dementia in the acute care setting? – Take a listen. References: 1. Barrio K, Biese K. Delirium, dementia, and other mental health disorders of older adults. In: Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, et al, eds. Tintinalli’s emergency me