Monday, 18 August 2003: 13:45-15:15
Superior Room (Sheraton Hotel and Towers)

S015 Delirium

The theme of this symposium will be an update on current research in delirium. Delirium is a common condition of older patients admitted to general hospitals. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this symposium, leading experts from around the world will present the findings from their latest research on delirium.
Chair:Benjamin Liptzin
 S015-001 Hip Fractures and Delirium Interventions
Maria Lundström, Agneta Edlund, Gösta Bucht, Yngve Gustafson
 S015-002 Cholinesterase Inhibitors in the Prevention of Delirium
Benjamin Liptzin
 S015-003 Delirium and Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Yngve Gustafson
 S015-004 Delirium in Relation to Dementia: Concepts and Evidence
Kenneth Rockwood

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