Notes in 03_Delirium

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Published	02/10/2024	Delirium is a {{c1::syndrome involving disturbance of attention, orientation, and awareness that develops acutely with symptoms that fluctuate de…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Delirium}} Duration: {{c1::(Acute; hours to days, Chronic; weeks)}} {{c1::Impairment of consciousness and attention From clouding of…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Delirium {{c1::Infections: UTIs, Encephalitis}} {{c1::Alcohol withdrawal}} {{c1::Dementia}} {{c1::Hypoglycaemia}} {{c1::Head injuries}} {{c1…
Published	02/10/2024	Dementia vs Delirium (Onset, Course, Duration, Alertness, Attention, Orientation, Memory, Thinking, Perception, Speech, Sleep-wake){{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	Screening Tool of Delirium is via {{c1::4AT}} which tests alertness, orientation, and attention
Published	02/10/2024	Medications that might contribute to Delirium include {{c1::Opiates}}, {{c1::Anticholinergics}}, {{c1::Sedatives}}
Published	02/10/2024	If the cause of the delirium is an alcohol withdrawal state then use lots of {{c1::benzodiazepine e.g. Chlordiazepoxide}} medication
Published	02/10/2024	Stepwise Approach to Delirium [1] {{c1::De-escalation ‒ reach diagnosis and calm patient: taking down, distraction}} [2] {{c1::Oral Treatment‒ if…
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