Delirium Flashcards
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Clinical features of delirium
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Hypo alert Disorientation Loss of memory Anxiety to terror Fluctuation Delusions restlessness Agitation Rambling In own world Hypo/hyperactive
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6 criteria for delirium
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Clouding of consciousness Disturbance of cognition (memory, orientation) Hypo-hyperactivity Disturbed sleep wake Rapid onset Underlying disease
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4 common causes of delirium
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Cardiac failure
UTI
Pneumonia
Mets/depression
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Main purpose of management
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Treat underlying cause
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Last resort treatment
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Haloperidol / risperidone
MUST BE AVOIDED IN PARKINSONISM
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Precipitating factors for delirium
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Use of restraints Malnutrition Poly pharmacy Use of catheter Any harmful procedures
