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	Podcast:		Essential Pittsburgh Archives
	Episode:		Delirium Prevention Program Helps Patients At West Penn Hospital
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:12:19
	Publish Date:		2016-06-16 12:50:03
	Description:		Often overlooked or misdiagnosed, delirium is a condition where patients experience an abrupt change in mental status. While it’s typically a short-term problem, medical officials are finding the condition can cause serious brain damage, especially to older individuals. At West Penn Hospital, a new program has been developed aimed at finding treatment and reverse delirium’s impact. Dr. Christine Herb, director of geriatric education for Allegheny Health Network and Dr. Allan Philp, Trauma Program Medical Director for Allegheny Health Network join us to talk about the new program.
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