Management of patients with altered mental status in the Emergency Department
Patients who present to the Emergency Department with altered mental status may suffer from serious, time-sensitive conditions where appropriate initial management improves prognosis. The differential diagnoses of altered mental status is broad and the assessment is complicated by the patient's inability to provide a detailed history. This article presents a systematic approach to patients with altered mental status in the Emergency Department. Data from a structured physical examination and bedside tests are interpreted in light of the medical background and available history. A checklist is recommended to consider key time-sensitive conditions. The article covers the emergency treatment of selected time-sensitive conditions and provides guidance for when head CT-scan is warranted.
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E-Artikel |
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| Erscheinungsjahr: |
2024 |
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| Erschienen: |
2024 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:121 |
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Lakartidningen - 121(2024) vom: 25. März |
| Sprache: |
Schwedisch |
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| Weiterer Titel: |
Medvetanderubbning på akuten: strukturerad utredning viktig |
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| Beteiligte Personen: |
El Ali, Jalal [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 26.03.2024 Date Revised 04.04.2024 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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