Delirium Home
Interactive Case Study
History
History of Presenting Complaint
Medical History
Medication History
Social History
Assessments
transfer letter
Presentation
History Taking
Patient Interview
Physical Assessment
Cognitive Assessment
Causes of Delirium
Investigations
FBC
C Reactive Protein
Urea and Electrolytes
Calcium
Investigations Liver Function Test
Glucose
Blood cultures
Urinalysis - Dipstick
Chest X-ray
ECG ± Troponin
Pulse oximetry
Treatment Decisions
Causes of Delirium -Summary
Treatment of Delirium
Treatment Options
Re-examination
MMSE
Strategies
Ward Care
Pharmacologic Therapy
Pharmacologic Management of Delirium
flow chart
Multidisciplinary Care
PT
Physical Therapy
Speech and Language; Dietetics
Medical
Psychiatry
Planning Ongoing Care
Discharge Plan Considerations
Patient Discharge Assessment
Physical Assessment
Investigations
Recommendation for Ongoing Care
Family Meeting
Family Meeting at RPH
phsyio in hospital plan
Physiotherapy
Family Meeting Summary
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Module Summary
Resources
Delirium Pre-module Test
Question One
Delirium develops...
(1 points)
Suddenly, over hours or days
Moderately, lasting for months
Slowly and insidiously over many months
In line with the ageing process
Question Two
Key signs and symptoms of delirium include...
(1 points)
Loss of long term memory and cognition
Wandering and antisocial behaviour
Sudden changes in level of alertness and orientation
Gradual disorientation to surroundings
Question Three
Delirium is caused by... (1 points)
The normal ageing process
A complex interaction of multiple factors
Plaque-like deposits in the brain
Ischemic attacks on the brain
Question Four
Which sub-type of delirium presents with lethargy and reduced motor behaviours?
(1 points)
Hyperactive type
Dementia
Sundowners
Hypoactive type
Question Five
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for delirium?
(1 points)
Age
Physical Inactivity
Visual impairment
Dementia