Table 4.
Recognition, course, and treatment of delirium (n = 181).
| Delirium Recognition | 117 (66.48%) |
|---|---|
| Type of Delirium | |
| Hypoactive | 118 (65.2%) |
| Hyperactive | 13 (7.2%) |
| Mixed | 50 (27.6%) |
| Treatment | |
| Medication used for Delirium | 51 (28.18%) |
| Benzodiazepines | 37 (20.44%) |
| Atypical antipsychotic | 13 (7.18%) |
| Typical antipsychotic | 6 (3.31%) |
| Tricyclic antidepressant | 6 (3.31%) |
| Physical restrain | 10 (5.52%) |
| Course of Delirium | |
| Transit (resolved within 24 h) | 31 (17.1%) |
| Resolved prior to hospital discharge | 47 (26.0%) |
| Persist | 103 (56.9%) |