Hyperactive and Hypoactive Delirium: What we know so Far

Delirium is a common and severe neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by acute changes in attention, cognition, consciousness. It can present different clinical forms, including hyperactive hypoactive delirium. Hyperactive delirium increased psychomotor activity, agitation, disruptive behavior, while reduced somnolence, decreased responsiveness. The diagnosis of involves comprehensive evaluation medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests to identify underlying causes exclude other conditions. Prompt recognition accurate are crucial for appropriate management treatment. aims at addressing the etiology, ensuring patient safety, alleviating distressing symptoms. Treatment strategies include optimization conditions, discontinuation or adjustment offending medications, supportive care. Pharmacological interventions, such as use sedative medications stimulant agents delirium, may be considered when necessary. Multidisciplinary collaboration involving healthcare professionals, physicians, nurses, therapists, essential care patients with In conclusion, distinct manifestations an confusional state. Their identification, diagnosis, require multidimensional approach address alleviate Early interventions improving outcomes enhancing their overall well-being.