A mnemonic to help recall some of the causes of acute confusion in the elderly:
- How Come 'Dis DoDo Is Excited
Mnemonic
- H: hypoxia
- C: constipation
- D: drug effects
- D: diabetes mellitus
- D: dehydration
- I: infection
- E: electrolyte imbalance
A mnemonic to help recall some of the causes of acute confusion in the elderly: