Délirium Flashcards
1
Q
dx?
acute change from baseline in attention and arousal (as well as one or more cognitive domain) that tends to fluctuate. Evidence of organix cause such as medical condition, substance intoxication/withdrawal, or toxin exposure.
A
Delirium
2
Q
conduite si suspicion de delirium? (investigation)
A
MMSE moCA si possible
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3
Q
grandes catégories de cause de délirium?
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vasculaire infectieux trauma AI néo convulsion mx psy rx substance
4
Q
[… ] is a medical emergency carrying significant risk of morbidity and mortality; it is characterized by acute onset, disorientation, fluctuating level of consciousness, poor attention, and marked psychomotor changes.
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Delirium
