Delirium Workshop: Suspect it, Spot it, Stop it
Session led by our Hospital Carer Support Advisors and Dr Enwere of St Peters Hospital.
Led by Dr Peter Enwere, Consultant Geriatrician, Clinical Lead for Senior Adult Medical Services and Clinical Lead for Dementia and Delirium at St Peter’s Hospital.Delirium can be very serious and also can be experienced by people with a variety of conditions.
It’s a sudden confusion, that usually affect’s people’s brains for a short time. Up to 1 in 3 people admitted to hospital become delirious at some time during their stay. People with delirium might be confused or agitated and act differently than usual.
Dr Enwere recommended a short youtube video that they use themselves use in the hospital which is a helpful reminder of the key points around Delirium. This link will take you to it Delirium: Key Points video it’s under 5 minutes and a concise summary.
Delirium presentation and information sheets
Please click on links below for copy of the presentation given by Dr Peter Enwere, along with some additional information sheets that are great prompts to remember the key points from the presentation.
DELIRIUM Presentation_ Dr. Endwere
