arly Mobility and Exercise (getting the patient moving as soon as possible).
If the patient is arousable but shows signs of muddled logic, this feature is marked. It is tested through simple "Yes/No" questions (e.g., "Will a stone float on water?") or simple commands (e.g., "Hold up this many fingers"). How a Diagnosis is Made icudelirium
amily Engagement and Empowerment (having loved ones present to reorient the patient). arly Mobility and Exercise (getting the patient moving
This is the hallmark feature of delirium. It is often tested by asking a patient to squeeze the clinician's hand every time they hear a specific letter (usually "A") in a read-out string of letters like "SAVEAHAART". icudelirium
The CAM-ICU algorithm identifies delirium based on :