Table 1 The Risk Model for Delirium
Predisposing risk factors for delirium | Points |
|---|---|
Delirium during previous hospitalization | 5 |
Dementia | 5 |
Clock drawing (displaying 10 past 11) | |
- Small mistakes | 1 |
- Big mistakes, unrecognizable or no attempt | 2 |
Age | |
- 70 to 85 years | 1 |
- Older than 85 years | 2 |
Impaired hearing (patient is not able to hear speech) | 1 |
Impaired vision (vision less than 40%) | 1 |
Problems in activities of daily live | |
- Domestic help or help with meal preparation | 0.5 |
- Help with physical care | 0.5 |
Use of heroin, methadone or morphine | 2 |
Daily consumption of 4 or more alcoholic beverages | 2 |
Total score |