Delirium

"Delirium" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)

Descriptor ID	D003693
MeSH Number(s)	C10.597.606.337.500 C23.888.592.604.339.500 F01.700.250.500 F03.615.350
Concept/Terms	Delirium Delirium Subacute Delirium Subacute Delirium Delirium, Subacute Deliriums, Subacute Subacute Deliriums Delirium of Mixed Origin Delirium of Mixed Origin Mixed Origin Delirium Mixed Origin Deliriums

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Delirium".

Diseases [C]
Nervous System Diseases [C10]
Neurologic Manifestations [C10.597]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [C10.597.606]
Confusion [C10.597.606.337]
Delirium [C10.597.606.337.500]
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23]
Signs and Symptoms [C23.888]
Neurologic Manifestations [C23.888.592]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [C23.888.592.604]
Confusion [C23.888.592.604.339]
Delirium [C23.888.592.604.339.500]
Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms [F01]
Neurobehavioral Manifestations [F01.700]
Confusion [F01.700.250]
Delirium [F01.700.250.500]
Mental Disorders [F03]
Neurocognitive Disorders [F03.615]
Delirium [F03.615.350]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Delirium".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Delirium".

Delirium
Emergence Delirium

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Bar chart showing 22 publications over 15 distinct years, with a maximum of 3 publications in 2011 and 2013

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2001	1	0	1
2002	0	1	1
2010	2	0	2
2011	2	1	3
2012	1	0	1
2013	3	0	3
2015	0	1	1
2016	0	1	1
2017	1	0	1
2018	1	0	1
2019	1	1	2
2020	1	0	1
2021	1	0	1
2023	2	0	2
2024	0	1	1

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Sun G, Torjman MC, Min KJ. A comprehensive analysis of in-hospital adverse events after scopolamine administration: insights from a retrospective cohort study using a large nationwide inpatient database. BMC Anesthesiol. 2024 Nov 28; 24(1):438.

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Massoudi N, Mohit B, Fathi M, Nooraei N, Hannani KK, ArianNik M. The impact of rivastigmine on post-surgical delirium and cognitive impairment; a randomized clinical trial. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2023 07; 38(7):e5970.

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Rivas E, Shehata P, Bravo M, Almonacid-Cardenas F, Shah K, Kopac O, Ruetzler K, Troianos CA, Turan A. Association between obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation and delirium after cardiac surgery. Sub-analysis of DECADE trial. J Clin Anesth. 2023 08; 87:111109.

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Sari S, Brooker J, Montalvo-Campana M, Shehata P, Pu X, Insler S, Ruetzler K, Troianos CA, Turan A. The association of hemoglobin with postoperative delirium and atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a retrospective sub-study. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2024 May-Jun; 74(3):744424.

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Valentine SL, Kudchadkar SR, Ward S, Morrow BM, Nadkarni VM, Curley MAQ. Nonpulmonary Treatments for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: From the Second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2023 02 01; 24(12 Suppl 2):S45-S60.

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Soroka JT, Fling KJ, Heibel JM, Kutcher GR, Ward SJ. Terminal Delirium in Hospice: The Experiences and Perspectives of Caregivers Providing Care to Terminally Ill Patients in Home Settings. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 Jan; 39(1):27-33.

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Hamadnalla H, Sessler DI, Troianos CA, Fang J, Rivas E, Ma C, Mascha EJ, Turan A. Optimal interval and duration of CAM-ICU assessments for delirium detection after cardiac surgery. J Clin Anesth. 2021 Aug; 71:110233.

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Mack AH, Schofield HL. Applying (or Not?) CAR-T Neurotoxicity Experience to COVID-19 Delirium and Agitation. Psychosomatics. 2020 Nov-Dec; 61(6):859-860.

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Fuller BM, Roberts BW, Mohr NM, Knight WA, Adeoye O, Pappal RD, Marshall S, Alunday R, Dettmer M, Goyal M, Gibson C, Levine BJ, Gardner-Gray JM, Mosier J, Dargin J, Mackay F, Johnson NJ, Lokhandwala S, Hough CL, Tonna JE, Tsolinas R, Lin F, Qasim ZA, Harvey CE, Bassin B, Stephens RJ, Yan Y, Carpenter CR, Kollef MH, Avidan MS. The ED-SED Study: A Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study of Practice Patterns and Clinical Outcomes Associated With Emergency Department SEDation for Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Crit Care Med. 2019 11; 47(11):1539-1548.

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Silver GH, Kearney JA, Bora S, De Souza C, Giles L, Hrycko S, Jenkins W, Malas N, Namerow L, Ortiz-Aguayo R, Russell R, Pao M, Plioplys S, Brahmbhatt K. A Clinical Pathway to Standardize Care of Children With Delirium in Pediatric Inpatient Settings. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 11; 9(11):909-916.

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