This week we discuss the work up for dementia and delirium as well as a bit on ischemic CVA management.

SAEM Geriatric Guidelines (includes screening tools for delirium):

GEMCast: Diagnosing and Managing Delirium in Older Adults

Gioia, LC et al. Blood pressure management in acute intracerebral hemorrhage: current evidence and ongoing controversies. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2015; 21(2):99-106. PMID: 25689125

Miller J et al. Management of hypertension in stroke. Ann Emerg Med. 2014; 64(3): 248-55. PMID: 24731431

EM Nerd: A Truncated Summation of the Adventure of the Cardboard Box

Ed in the ED WDYS: Talking about tPA – Expert and Community Commentary