Delirium physical examination

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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]

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Physical Examination

  • Vitals
  • Infectious foci
  • Hydration state
  • Thorough investigation into underlying disease etiologies

· Neurological examination (including assessment of speech)

· Conscious level

· Nutritional status

· Evidence of pyrexia

· Evidence of alcohol abuse or withdrawal (e.g. tremor)

· Cognitive function using a standardised screening tool e.g. Abbreviated MTS or MMSE (grade IIc)

· Attention (e.g. serial 7`s, months of year backwards)

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