DELIRIUM

DELIRIUM

Delirium is and acute reversible organic condition of multiple aetiology (Trauma, Infection, Metabolic Causes, Endrocrine, Vascular Causes, Neoplasms, Drugs, Epilepsy, Vitamin Deficiency (B₁, B₁₂), Sensory Deprivation, Alcohol Withdrawal State). It has an acute onset and rapid progress. The most conspicuous feature is the clouding of consciousness which ranges from a mild dulling to deep coma.