Delirum Flashcards

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What are the key features of delirum

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Disturbed consciousness - Hypoactive/hyperactive/mixed
Change in cognition - Memory/perceptual/language/illusions/hallucinations
Acute onset and fluctuant

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Name 3 other common features of delirum

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Disturbance of sleep wake cycle
Disturbed psychomotor behaviour – DELIRIUM AFFECTS YOUR PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Emotional disturbance

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