Explore the comprehensive evaluation and management of altered mental status (AMS) in this 31-minute medical lecture. Delve into the subtypes of AMS, including delirium, somnolence, agitation, and psychosis. Gain insights into the diagnostic framework and various etiologies behind these conditions. Learn effective strategies for evaluating patients with AMS and understand the key components of clinical reasoning in this context. The lecture covers an introduction to the topic, detailed explanations of AMS subtypes, a thorough discussion of diagnostic approaches, and practical evaluation techniques, concluding with a concise summary to reinforce key concepts.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
Subtypes of AMS (delirium, somnolence, agitation/psychosis).
Diagnostic framework (i.e. the etiologies/causes).
Evaluation of AMS.
Summary.
Taught by
Strong Medicine
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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A great course covering (altered mental status) delirium. It confirmed and reinforced my knowledge of subtypes of AMS (delirium, somnolence, agitation/psychosis).
And I found the diagnostic framework (etiologies/causes) very informative, learning new things (such as when to consider a lumbar puncture).
