Delirium is a type of confusion that develops suddenly—over the course of hours or days—and most commonly affects older adults who are hospitalized or in a long-term care facility. “We refer to ...

Brooks Walsh hadn't questioned whether "excited delirium syndrome" was a legitimate medical diagnosis before the high-profile police killings of Elijah McClain in Colorado in 2019 and George Floyd ...

Officers in many police departments have been taught to look for “superhuman strength” and “police non-compliance” as some symptoms of excited delirium: a syndrome that could kill the ...

Symptoms of delirium tremens include shaking, hallucinations, and nausea. If you are a heavy alcohol user and want to stop abruptly, talk to your doctor first. (Photo Credit: Amie Brink/WebMD ...

DENVER — For decades, when someone suddenly died in law enforcement custody after forcible restraint, a two-word term came to the proverbial rescue: excited delirium. Think of it like an idea ...

He will read that his dad was in a state of delirium high on illegal drugs with deputies for 20 minutes inside the hallway of their home, on the other side of the bedroom door as the boy's mother ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental function. This can include their ways of thinking, behavior, or level of consciousness. Medical professionals do not yet fully understand ...

Delirium is common in the ICU, and guidelines call for daily screening. Now a new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference suggests that standard screening tests may result in the ...