Managing Acute Delirium and Postoperative Confusion
CPD
31m
Subscribe to Ausmed Education and access ALL of our extensive, quality online content.
Lecture Overview
Preventing hospital-acquired delirium can reduce the length of stay in the hospital for a patient and providing appropriate treatment may assist in reducing the risk of adverse events such as falls, and improve their overall hospital experience. In this lecture, Sally Moyle discusses prevention and treatment strategies for managing patients with delirium and confusion.
Educators
Sally Moyle
Sally Moyle is a rehabilitation nurse educator who has completed her masters of nursing (clinical nursing and teaching). She is passionate about education in nursing so that we can become the best nurses possible. Sally has experience in many nursing sectors including rehabilitation, medical, orthopaedic, neurosurgical, day surgery, emergency, aged care, and general surgery. See Educator Profile
Reviews
4.3
24 Total Rating(s)
Plan, learn and document all in one place
Julie Chacko
refreshing and informative
narelle windle
An interesting insight into the cause, management and after effects of at risk patients for delerium and confusion in the postop setting
Lindsay blow
To focus about patients and people in general about delium eposides and how to review people suffering from this condition
jane prezma
Clear review of assessment and care for these high patients.
louise ann mackie
well-paced and informative
Dianne Paddock
Informative
Grace Marie Bradbury
The topic was informative and has reinforced my knowledge.
Annette Lang
Good evidence of best practice to support our clients experiencing delirium and confusion within aged care.
Monica McGrath
This is a good general overview on delirium and provides nurses with tools and strategies to implement when caring for patients who are experiencing delirium.
Catherine Papadopoulos
Good evidence of best practice to support the patient experiencing delerium