Neuro conditions: Dementia and Delirium

Question 1

Causes of delirium

Answer 1

PINCH ME

Pain
Infection
Neoplasm
Constipation
Hydration
Medication
Environment

Question 2

What investigations to do in a confused patient

Answer 2

BEDSIDE
 ECG
 Urine dipstick

BLOODS
	TFTs (hypothyroid)
	LFTs (liver failure, alcoholism)
	B12, folate
	FBC
	BM
	U&Es (low Na)
	Calcium (high Ca)
	Digoxin
	INR (bleed risk)

IMAGING
 CXR
 AXR (constipation, bowel obstruction)
 CT head