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Geriatric Fast Facts

Delirium - The Basics
Causes of Delirium
Detection of Delirium
Clinical Features of Delirium
Course of Delirium
Management of Delirium
Psychotropic Medications in Delirium
Delirium vs. Dementia

Cami D'Uva RN, MN, APN
Advanced Practice Nurse - Geriatrics
Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington

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June 3, 2008
RGPs of Ontario Flo Collaborative: Risk Factors Impeding Safe Sustainable Discharges
Flo Collaborative - Description
Delirium - Self Directed Resource Guide
Delirium Pocket Card English French
  January 2008

Delirium in the Older Person: A Medical Emergency ($30 each)
Produced by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Mental Health and Addiction Services

**Winner of the International Health and Medical Media Award**

 

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July 2006

Delirium Training /Education Package:

Trained 'simulated patient' actors available through the McMaster Standardized Patient Program

NEW!!
"Myrtle Smith: A Training Resource DVD on Delirium" - $15 each
To order contact Lynn Sage at the RGPc at sagel@hhsc.ca or 905-777-3738, x12436

Supporting Educational Resources:

Introducing Myrtle Smith

Intro & Summary for Myrtle delirium scenario

Learning & Discussion Questions

Script for MMSE Exam of Myrtle

 

 

 

 

 

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July 2006

 

March 15, 2006

Delirium Bookmark

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February 27, 2006
Delirium Resource Card

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December 7, 2005
Delirium Poster - to order a full sized version of the poster, please contact Lynn Sage at sagel@hhsc.ca
January 4, 2005
Delirium/Acute Confusion - Educational Fact Sheet for Seniors
July 4, 2004
Delirium Prevention & Education: Translating Research to Practice.
Dec.15, 2003
Delirium Prevention & Education: The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
Dec.15, 2003

Delirium Prevention & Education: Bayne Lecture with Dr. Sharon Inouye

Dec.15, 2003
Delirium Prevention & Education: Medical Grand Rounds with Dr. Sharon Inouye
Dec.15, 2003
Delirium Prevention & Education: Information for Hospital Administrators
Dec.15, 2003

 

 

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