Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU)
The CAM-ICU is a validated 2-minute bedside tool for detecting delirium in ventilated and sedated ICU/PACU patients. Diagnosis requires acute/fluctuating course (Feature 1) plus inattention (Feature 2), plus either disorganized thinking (Feature 3) or altered consciousness (Feature 4). It captures both hyperactive and commonly missed hypoactive delirium subtypes.
