DELIRIUM DIAGNOSIS |
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Delirium is diagnosed through the
medical history and recognition of symptoms during mental status
examination. The most important part of diagnosis is determining the
cause of the delirium. Tests may include blood and urine analysis
for levels of drugs, fluids, electrolytes, and blood gases, and to
test for infection; lumbar puncture ("spinal tap") to test for
central nervous system infection; x ray, computed tomography scans
(CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to look for tumors,
hemorrhage, or other brain abnormality; thyroid tests;
electroencephalography (EEG); electrocardiography (ECG); and
possibly others as dictated by the likely cause. |
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