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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Frailty and Elder Care Network. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
0600
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If someone you know is confused or more confused than usual, they may be experiencing delirium or another illness, like dementia. This pamphlet lists the symptoms of delirium and explains what you can do to support someone with delirium.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Frailty and Elder Care Network
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delirium
Subjects (LCSH)
Delirium
Abstract
If someone you know is confused or more confused than usual, they may be experiencing delirium or another illness, like dementia. This pamphlet lists the symptoms of delirium and explains what you can do to support someone with delirium.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Frailty and Elder Care Network
Pamphlet Number
0600
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Delirium after cardiac surgery

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Surgery (7.1). Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
1480
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Delirium is not the same as dementia. This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, the causes, symptoms, and how family members can help. Recovery may take days to months. The French version of this pamphlet 2107, "Delirium après une chirurgie cardiaque", is also available.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Surgery (7.1)
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delirium
Cardiovascular Diseases - complications
Subjects (LCSH)
Delirium
Heart--Surgery--Complications
Abstract
Delirium is not the same as dementia. This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, the causes, symptoms, and how family members can help. Recovery may take days to months. The French version of this pamphlet 2107, "Delirium après une chirurgie cardiaque", is also available.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Cardiac Surgery (7.1)
Pamphlet Number
1480
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Delirium après une chirurgie cardiaque

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Surgery (7.1). Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
2107
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Le delirium et la démence ne sont pas la même chose. La brochure décrit le delirium (état confusionnel aigu) après une chirurgie cardiaque, les causes, les symptômes et l’aide que peut apporter la famille. Le rétablissement peut prendre de quelques jours à quelques mois. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Delirium After Cardiac Surgery" pamphlet 1480. Delirium is not the same as dementia. This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, the causes, symptoms, and how family membe…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Surgery (7.1)
Alternate Title
Delirium after cardiac surgery
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delirium
Cardiovascular Diseases - complications
Subjects (LCSH)
Delirium
Heart--Surgery--Complications
Specialty
Cardiovascular System
Abstract
Le delirium et la démence ne sont pas la même chose. La brochure décrit le delirium (état confusionnel aigu) après une chirurgie cardiaque, les causes, les symptômes et l’aide que peut apporter la famille. Le rétablissement peut prendre de quelques jours à quelques mois.
This pamphlet is a French translation of "Delirium After Cardiac Surgery" pamphlet 1480. Delirium is not the same as dementia. This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, the causes, symptoms, and how family members can help. Recovery may take days to months.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Cardiac Surgery (7.1)
Pamphlet Number
2107
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Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit : QE II

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
2433
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About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delirium
Intensive Care Units
Subjects (LCSH)
Intensive care units
Delirium
Abstract
About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.
Responsibility
Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
Pamphlet Number
2433
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Is your loved one confused?

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38316
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
2434
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If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
Available Online
View Pamphlet
Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delirium
Intensive Care Units
Subjects (LCSH)
Intensive care units
Delirium
Abstract
If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
Responsibility
Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
Pamphlet Number
2434
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