並列摘要
Delirium is some form of acute pathological changes for attention and cognitive function, especially for those who are more than 65 years old. Delirium often costs a lot of medical resources, and it is often ignored. Furthermore, it could result in morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Due to the multifactorial causes, the management of delirium usually needs multi-directional treatment. At present, there is no strong evidence for any specific medication to treat delirium. On the contrary, we suggest tapering the dosage of analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics, and recommend non-pharmacological management for the management of delirium. The care quality of delirium is an important indicator for the patient safety issue. Therefore, we will discuss about the pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment strategies of delirium in the elderly.