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.
The goal of treatment is to address the cause of delirium when possible and to keep the person safe. DELIRIUM CAUSES. It is not clear why or how delirium develops. There are many potential causes, with the most common including infections, medications, and organ failure (such as severe lung or liver disease). The underlying infection or condition is not necessarily a brain problem. As examples: A urinary tract infection or dehydration can cause delirium in certain people.