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This document provides a summary of how to evaluate and treat a patient presenting with altered mental status. It outlines key aspects of the history, exam, differential diagnosis, and workup. The differential includes infection, electrolyte abnormalities, hypoglycemia, toxins, trauma, and neurologic causes. The summary emphasizes obtaining a glucose level, giving D50 if hypoglycemic, considering a head CT, and using broad-spectrum antibiotics for possible infection.

Author

Sara Zarei

Language

EN