Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
Delirum Causes
A
D - Drugs / alcohol
E - Environment changes
L - low output (MI / COPD / PE)
I - Infection
R - Retention of stools / urine
I - Ictal post seizure
U - Under hydration / nutrition
M - Metabolic (electrolyte / thyroid)
2
Q
Acute management of delirium
A
IM Haloperidol
3
Q
Test for Delirium
A
AMTS <6 => Delirium
