Delirium is a disturbance of consciousness, cognition and perception that occurs frequently in medically ill patients. However, Due to wide variety of structural and physiological insults, it is often undiagnosed and can lead to devastations. A published article in the Ann Afr Med has included Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) recommendations for diagnosis of Delirium such as Loss of consciousness with inability to pay attention to the environmental stimuli. Cognitive behavioral changes persisted by evolving dementia. Short duration disturbances with fluctuations during day hours.
History, physical examination or laboratory findings suggest direct link between disturbances and a general medical condition. Sources: Salawu F K, Danburam A, Ogualili P. Delirium: Issues in diagnosis and management. Ann Afr Med [serial online]…
