Catatonia vis-à-vis delirium: The significance of recognizing catatonia in altered mental status

Catatonia is seldom considered in evaluation of altered mental status (AMS) in medical settings. Furthermore, catatonia often meets delirium criteria due to incoherence, altered awareness, and behavioral change. Catatonia may co-occur with or be preferentially diagnosed as delirium.

Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 17, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mark A. Oldham, Hochang B. Lee Source Type: research