Altered Mental Status
AEIOU TIPS
A-Alcohol/durgs
E-Endocrine
I-Insulin
O-Overdose
U-Uremia
T-Trauma
I-Infection
P-Psychiatric
S-Shock
There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only reason for AMS! Make sure you explore all possibilities.
Lessons Related To Altered Mental Status