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EM Quick Hits 52 Infant Vomiting, Orbital Cellulitis, Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Procedural Skills Decay, Altitude Sickness

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Managing Delirium in Older Patients in Emergency Departments

The chapter provides detailed strategies for preventing and treating delirium in older patients in emergency departments, including avoiding high-risk medications, engaging family members, and communicating concerns with inpatient teams. Treatment involves addressing underlying causes promptly and using non-pharmacologic approaches to manage symptoms.

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