Overview
Explore a comprehensive medical review of altered mental status in this 13-minute video from the CRASH! Medical Review Series. Dive into a clinical vignette, physical examination techniques, and differential diagnosis for altered mental status with a non-focal exam. Learn about initial workup procedures and essential formulas for metabolic acidosis. Discover the MUDPILES mnemonic for anion gap metabolic acidosis and gain insights into management strategies, with a focus on alcohol poisoning. Conclude with a recap of non-focal altered mental status in adults, enhancing your knowledge for physician medical licensing exam preparation.
Syllabus
Intro
Vignette
Physical Exam
Differential Diagnosis: AMS w/ non-focal exam
Initial Workup
Formulas you should know for metabolic acidosis
Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis: MUDPILES
Management
Alcohol Poisoning
Recap: Non-focal AMS in an Adult
Taught by
Paul Bolin, M.D.