Delirium Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what is delirium?
A
change in cognition and disturbance in attention that develops over a short period of time and fluctuates
2
Q
3 hallmarks of delirium?
A
sudden
fluctuating
disorganised thinking
3
Q
two types of delirium? which is more dangerous and why?
A
hyper and hypo
hypo more dangerous as more often missed
4
Q
symptoms of both types of delirium?
A
hyper - agitated, restless
hypo - sleepy, slow
5
Q
investigations?
A
CAM, 4AT
6
Q
what do patients require for CAM to confirm delirium?
A
1 + 2 and 3/4
7
Q
what do patients require for 4AT to confirm delirium?
A
4 or above
8
Q
treatment for delirium?
A
keep patients calm
mobilise
good diet/fluids
9
Q
what drugs can be given in delirium?
A
haloperidol
quetiapine (if patient has parkinsons)
benzodiazepines
