Delirium: Acute Confusional States

by Zbigniew J. Lipowski

Now in a completely rewritten version, this definitive work covers all aspects of delirium, a frequent complication of physical illness, especially in the elderly. Unique in its range of coverage, the book traces the history of delirium from the 5th century B.C. to the present, and offers detailed discussions of its clinical features, diagnosis, pathophysiology, etiology, and treatment. This new edition fully reflects the substantial progress in understanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195061500
• ISBN13: 9780195061505
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"