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Delirium, Emergency Department, Elderly
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Abstract
Delirium is underdiagnosed in the emergency department. The observed frequency was 43.8%. This figure is likely underestimated, given that detection with the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) requires detailed, sequential clinical assessment, as well as specific training. Likewise, the fluctuating course of delirium can lead to false negatives if assessments are not repeated, which limits sensitivity and biases the estimate downward.
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