mCAM-ED — Modified Confusion Assessment Method for the ED

2014

Algorithm for screening, detection and management of delirium in older emergency-department patients.

Diagnostic assessment (episodic)Single validation study

Full nameModified Confusion Assessment Method for the ED

Also known asmCAM-ED, modified CAM for the Emergency Department, CAM-ED

PurposeDiagnostic assessment (episodic)

PopulationAdult

SettingEmergency department

Items4

Administrationvariable

EvidenceSingle validation study

Reference typeOriginal validation study

ReferenceGrossmann FF, Hasemann W, Graber A, et al. Screening, detection and management of delirium in the emergency department: a pilot study on the feasibility of the modified Confusion Assessment Method for the Emergency Department (mCAM-ED). Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2014;22:19. PMID 24625212

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