1st February 2024

Prognosis

The condition increases the current hospital stay and increases the risk of developing dementia in the future. Morbidity and mortality are both high. There is risk of various fatal complications such as aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure, malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances, confusion and falls, frailty associated with mobility and reduced day-to-day functioning, long-term cognitive deficits, pressure ulcers and remaining bedridden. Hence, it is essential to identify the preventable causes and detect delirium earlier.