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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
It is important to | It is important to do a thorough physical examination to find out the underlying etiology of delirium. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The findings of the physical examination may vary by cause, | |||
===General examination=== | |||
* Vitals | * Vitals | ||
* Conscious level | |||
* Cognitive function using a standardised screening tool eg MOCA, MMSE | |||
* Nutritional status | |||
* Hydration state | |||
* Infectious foci | * Infectious foci | ||
* | * Evidence of alcohol abuse or withdrawal (e.g. [[tremor]]) | ||
===Systemic examination=== | |||
* Neurological examination | * Neurological examination | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Khurana, M.B.B.S., M.D. [2]; Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [3]
Overview
It is important to do a thorough physical examination to find out the underlying etiology of delirium.
Physical Examination
The findings of the physical examination may vary by cause,
General examination
- Vitals
- Conscious level
- Cognitive function using a standardised screening tool eg MOCA, MMSE
- Nutritional status
- Hydration state
- Infectious foci
- Evidence of alcohol abuse or withdrawal (e.g. tremor)
Systemic examination
- Neurological examination
References
- ↑ "http://www.bgs.org.uk/Word%20Downloads/delirium.doc". External link in
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