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Delirium.

B A Murphy1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|April 18, 2000
PubMed
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Delirium is a medical emergency that can mimic dementia. Prompt diagnosis via history and physical exam is crucial for identifying underlying causes and initiating appropriate emergency care.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Delirium is a critical medical emergency.
  • It can be misdiagnosed as chronic dementia or psychosis.
  • Delirium often masks underlying physical or toxic disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of recognizing delirium as an emergency.
  • To emphasize diagnostic approaches for identifying underlying causes.
  • To outline emergency management strategies for delirious patients.

Main Methods:

  • Focused patient history.
  • Thorough physical examination.
  • Targeted diagnostic testing when indicated.

Main Results:

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  • History and physical exam are key to unmasking delirium.
  • Underlying medical or toxic disorders are often revealed.
  • Diagnostic testing aids in identifying the cause.

Conclusions:

  • Delirium requires prompt recognition and management of the underlying cause.
  • Pharmacologic and physical restraints may be necessary for patient safety.
  • Admission is indicated for patients whose delirium does not fully resolve in the emergency department.