delirium

Question 1

what is delirium ?

Answer 1

disturbed consciousness
change in cognition
acute onset and fluctuant

disturbed sleep wake cycle
disturbed psychomotor function
emotional disturbance

Question 2

what precipitates delirium ?

Answer 2

infection
dehydration
biochemichal disturbance
pain
drugs
constipation/urinary retention
hypoxia
alcohol/drug withdrawal
sleep disturbance
brain injury

Question 3

how do you diagnose delirium ?

Answer 3

4AT score

Question 4

what are non-pharma treatments of delirium ?

Answer 4

ro-orientate
mobility
sleep hygiene
ensure care continuity
discharge

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