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Delirium

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise delirium — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

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  • Delirium (acute confusional state) is an acute, fluctuating syndrome of inattention, disturbed cognition, and altered consciousness. It is not a diagnosis - always find and treat the underlying cause.

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