Delirium

Background

Delirium vs. dementia vs. psych

Diagnosis

ED Confusion Assessment Method

1. acute onset of mental status changes or fluctuating course
2. inattention
3. disorganized thinking
4. altered level of conciousness

A patient must possess both features 1 and 2 AND either 3 or 4 to meet delirium criteria

Source

Hockberger