| acute confusional state |
a central nervous system problem caused by interference with essential biochemical processes. Symptoms may include difficulties with thinking, awareness, memory, and orientation. These may be accompanied by restlessness, apprehension, irritability, and apathy. The condition may be associated with delirium, toxic psychosis (adverse reaction to a large quantity of chemicals ?eg medication), or acute brain syndrome.
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| acute confusional state |
is an episode of confusion and disorientation that is caused by an underlying physical problem such as an infection. This condition is more common in older people.
Ãâó: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/glosConds.htm
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