DDx of Delirium: MAD HIVES

Author: V. Dimov, M.D.

M etabolic, e.g. liver failure, renal failure
A lcoholc withdrawal
D rugs

H ypoxia, e.g. COPD
I nfection, e.g. UTI
V ascular, e.g. CVA, MI
E pilepsy
S ub-dural hemorrhage

Related:
Treating Delirium: An Often Missed Diagnosis. NPR, 2009.