Preparation for Child Psych PRITE and Boards
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Introduction
Altered mental status (AMS) is broad term with many causes and manifestations. Delirium is one serious cause of AMS. Delirium is an acute, fluctuating change in cognition, accompanied by imapired attention and consciousness. (1)
References
1. Wilber ST. Altered Mental Status in Older ED Patients. Emerg Med Clin N Amer.24(2006) 299-316