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Outline AEIOU TIPS

• A-Alcohol/durgs
• E-Endocrine
• I-Insulin
• O-Overdose
• U-Uremia
• T-Trauma
• I-Infection
• P-Psychiatric
• S-Shock

Description

There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only reason for AMS! Make sure you explore all possibilities.