Delirium |
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| Delirium of Mixed Origin; Subacute Delirium; Delirium, Subacute; Deliriums, Subacute; Mixed Origin Delirium; Mixed Origin Deliriums; Subacute Deliriums | |
| A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2) | |