3min chapter

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast cover image

Confused About Acute Confusional States? A Primer on Delirium

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

CHAPTER

Introduction

Delirium is one of the most serious problems facing hospitalized patients. It nearly doubles a patient's risk of death and often produces irreversible cognitive and functional impairment. Despite the high prevalence, more than half of delirium cases go undetected. To effectively identify and treat delirium, we must have a thorough understanding of its clinical features.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode