When you toss a coin, there is an equal chance of obtaining a head or a tail. When you throw a die, the probability of getting a 6 is 1/6.
Prevention. The best way to treat delirium is first to prevent it. Research has shown that paying attention to six particular factors is most helpful in preventing delirium: Help orient cognitively impaired patients in time and place (using clocks, calendars, windows, blackboards with doctorâs and nurseâs names). 1  Get patients up and about as soon as possible.
Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal. It causes confusion, tremors and hallucinations. Delirium tremens is most common in people who drink the equivalent of one pint of liquor every day for several months. Delirium tremens is life-threatening.