Delirium in the ER (73 consecutive cases, 2 reviewers 87.5 % agreement)

• infections = 34.3%

• Drug Toxicity = 17.2%

• Intra-cranial process = 10.5 % (all had focal deficits, trauma or low Glasgow coma sores)

• Sensory-Environmental = 9.4%

• Alcohol or Drug Withdrawal = 7.8%

• Fluid, electrolyte, metabolic = 7.8%

JAGS: Sept. 1999, 47;9,S10 (abstract A34)

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