Investigation of metabolic disorders in the etiology of delirium in geriatric patients
Journal: The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
Year: 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine metabolic parameters, which are among the factors that promote delirium, in geriatric patients pre-diagnosed with delirium by the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Unit of our medical school. Material and Methods: The diagnosis and treatment records of 1435 patients over 65 years of age were retrospectively screened. For patients diagnosed with delirium, demographic data, mode of presentation, leukocyte count, and levels of hematocrit, sodium, potassium, a