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Delirium

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2),Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

PR3.1059, 1943

 Item
Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.1059
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to male soldier from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 25 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: meningism (no aetiological factor found); headache; nausea; and delirium. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943

PR3.1142, 1943

 Item
Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.1142
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to male aircraftman from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 23 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage; delirium; urinary incontinence; and vomiting. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943

PR4.1586, 1940

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1586
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and notes relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 61 at first examination in 1940. Conditions mentioned include: post-traumatic encephalitis; transitory delirium; hemiparesis; and ataxia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1940

PR4.1869, 1940

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1869
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) first examined in 1940. Conditions mentioned include: spinal compression fracture; skull fracture; delirium; and scalp wound. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1940

PR4.2094, 1935

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.2094
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and notes relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 50 at first examination in 1935. Conditions mentioned include: facial neuralgia; delirium; hallucinations; and auto intoxication. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1935

PR2.10108, 1951-1952

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.10108
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 7 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: headache; vomiting; irritability; delirium tremens; squint; blindness; fractures; dural tears; and streptococcus viridans meningitis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1951-1952

PR2.11498, 1952

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.11498
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, report and correspondence relating to male fromScotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 37 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: head injury; headache; vomiting; delirium; scalp wound; and fluctuating consciousness. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1952