Acute Brain Syndrome
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| Name: Acute Brain Syndrome |
| Also known as: Acute Confusional Syndrome |
| Abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly person. |
Causes of Acute Brain Syndrome
Common in suddenly hospitalized or relocated elderly patients due to disorientation. |
Symptoms of Acute Brain Syndrome
Elderly person who is psychotic, and has clouding of consciousness, impaired thought processes, poor short-term memory, strange illusions, misinterpretations, anxiety, irrational fears, loss of interest in life, restlessness and apathy. Some patients experience hallucinations that involve the sensations of vision, touch, hearing and smell. |
Tests for Acute Brain Syndrome
Diagnosed by psychiatric assessment. |
Treatment for Acute Brain Syndrome
Careful nursing, psychotherapy and medications (eg. haloperidol).
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Complications of Acute Brain Syndrome of its treatment
Sedatives may aggravate confusion. |
Likely Outcome of Acute Brain Syndrome
Often persist, but may settle spontaneously with time. |
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