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Table 5: 10 steps management plan for delirium.

10 STEP MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DELIRIUM
Risk assessments for injury to self, family members and carers Reassurance, explanation and education for patient and family General physiological requirements – adequate oxygenation, hydration, nutrition, sleep Provide a conducive and unambiguous environment Provide support and orientation for patient Maintain competence of patient with good communication skills Identification and correction of underlying causes/precipitating factors – adverse drug effects, fever, constipation, urinary obstruction, bereavement, psychosocial problems, cultural and religious issues Further investigations to exclude more serious medical problems Pharmacological treatment Referrals

10 STEP MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DELIRIUM

Risk assessments for injury to self, family members and carers
Reassurance, explanation and education for patient and family
General physiological requirements – adequate oxygenation, hydration, nutrition, sleep
Provide a conducive and unambiguous environment
Provide support and orientation for patient
Maintain competence of patient with good communication skills
Identification and correction of underlying causes/precipitating factors – adverse drug effects, fever, constipation, urinary obstruction, bereavement, psychosocial problems, cultural and religious issues
Further investigations to exclude more serious medical problems
Pharmacological treatment
Referrals