DELIRIUM-CAM & 4AT ASSESSMENT TOOLS

SUMMARY

CAM
Confusion Assessment Method, validated tool. Delirium is present if 1 and 2 AND either 3 or 4 are present:
1. Acute & fluctuating course
2. Inattention
3. Disorganised thinking
4. Altered level of consciousness

4AT
5. Assesses: Alertness, Attention, Orientation, Fluctuating course
6. Validated tool, score of ≥ 4/12 indicates delirium.

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