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delirium: prevention, screening, and first 60-minute management

a nice cg103-aligned quick reference for identifying at-risk adults, using validated screening tools (for example 4at/cam), preventing delirium, and immediate management including investigation of reversible causes.

last reviewed: 2026-02-13

based on: NICE CG103 (published 28 Jul 2010; last updated 18 Jan 2023)

reviewer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

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Common questions (GP-focused)

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This page is an educational, clinician-written summary of publicly available NICE guidance intended for trained healthcare professionals. It uses original wording (not copied text) and should be used alongside the full NICE source, local pathways, and clinical judgement. Doses provided are for general reference; always check the BNF/SPC.