<unk>  is a serious but understudied neuropsychiatric disorder. Delirium is an acute change in attention, awareness, cognition , perceptual disturbances sometimes causing hallucinations, and psychomotor agitation. Because of its heterogeneous clinical presentation there is no clear definition about it. Numerous conditions can cause delirium; therefore, early recognition and treatment are critical. Hypoactive subtype of delirium is often missed by pediatric practitioners, but can be reduced by mitigating risks and effectively managed by early detection.
Delirium in children
Depression in elderly
Delirium tremens
Diabetic coma
Organic brain syndrome
Japanese encephalitis
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Sleep disorders in the elderly