Assessment scales
CAM-ICU
Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU
A structured screen for delirium in intensive-care patients, including those who cannot speak. It checks for an acute change, inattention, and altered thinking or consciousness.
How it gets tested
The exam point is delirium versus dementia: CAM-ICU screens for the acute, fluctuating one.
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