Question

Discuss delirium vs dementia.

Answer 1

Delirium has an acute onset whereas dementia has an insidious onset. Delirium is reversible and it includes inattentiveness and hallucinations innsome cases. Dementia is irreversible and it gradually progresses and is mostly seen in los age. Patients with delirium will be constantly confused whereas those with dementia has a series of confusion, relaxation and agitation. Delirium shows impaired awareness and attention whereas dementia has retained it until the most advanced stages.