American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Delirium

出版者:Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc

作者:American Psychiatric Association

页数:64

出版时间:1999-6

价格:$ 54.18

装帧:Pap

isbn号码:9780890423134

Developed by psychiatrists who are in active clinical practice, this practical guideline offers invaluable information to psychiatrists who care for patients with delirium. It summarizes the current data available on this topic and provides recommendations for treatment. In helping the clinician provide treatments that address the underlying etiology of the delirium, it discusses psychiatric management, environmental and supportive interventions, and specific pharmacologic treatments. This text examines clinical features influencing treatment including comorbid psychiatric disorders and general medical conditions. It also provides guidance for educating the patient and family and assessing and ensuring patient safety. Ultimately, this guideline can assist psychiatrists in their clinical decision making and improve the care of their patients.