Delirium in Older People
08 Oct 2024, 12:30 - 13:45
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This webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field and is especially relevant for healthcare professionals working with older adults. We hope you can join us for this important event.
Presentation 1
Understanding and Managing Delirium: Neurochemical Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Approaches
Speaker: Dr. Ahmad Khundakar, Senior Lecturer & Course Leader, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, Teesside University
Dr. Khundakar will break down the pathophysiological impact of delirium on the body, explore the impact of polypharmacy and systemic inflammation, and discuss strategies for prevention and treatment, with a focus on reducing the anticholinergic burden.
Presentation 2
Nursing Interventions Across Care Settings for Delirium
Speaker: Dio Giotas, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Dementia and Delirium, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Dio will cover guidelines for the identification, assessment, and management of delirium, including practical tools like the DELIRIUM acronym. Gio will also discuss the critical role of involving patients and families in the care process.
Presentation 3
NICE Guidance for Delirium: Key Updates and Practical Implications
Speaker: Dr Gary Mitchell MBE, Co-Chair of the RCN Older People’s Forum
Dr Mitchell will provide a summary of the updated NICE guidance for delirium (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg103), drawing on his experience as a member of the guideline development group. This presentation will conclude the session by tying together key insights from earlier talks and providing practical recommendations based on NICE standards.
Megan King
megan.king@rcn.org.uk
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