Your postop patient is confused and agitated--next steps?
Ng, J.; Pan, C.X.; Geube, A.; Tan, C.; Kawai, F.; Chorost, M.
Journal of Family Practice 64(6): 361-366
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-3509 PMID: 26172628 Document Number: 683516
Your older patient exhibits signs and symptoms that suggest delirium. Here's how to best handle this complication.
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