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Delirium is defined as an acute change or fluctuation in mental status, plus inattention, and either disorganised thinking or altered level of consciousness at the time of evaluation. Increasing numbers of studies confirm that delirium is very common in intensive care unit patients. This review summarises current knowledge about ICU delirium and offers some avenues for future research. This is a summary of Dr Waters' dissertation for the DICM.

All that masquerades as sepsis is not sepsis All that masquerades as sepsis is not sepsis C Waters Case History A 28-year-old female presented with a six day history of feeling unwell with a fever and diffuse abdominal pain, a 3 day history of jaundice, nausea and vomiting, and a two day history of delirium and hallucinations. Prior to this she had been functioning normally.

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