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Common in very young,old and sick.

Pathophysiology


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Aetiology

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Infections such as chest and UTI in the elderly.
Alcohol such as deliriurm tremens

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Differential diagnosis

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Management

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Its a medical emergency

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haloperidol or olanzapine orally and olanzapine orally idsintergrating in the oral mucosa absorbed
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MANAGEMENT


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Common Misunderstandings
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Prevention
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6 + medications + pain + other forms of prevention
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