Altered sensorium: METHODS

METHODS: The study was conducted on 150 patients with altered sensorium of non traumatic origin, over a period of one year at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal after taking consent from patient relatives and ethical committee clearence. All patients of altered sensorium of non-traumatic origin, aged more than 18 years were include in this study. Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is used for primary assessment and also to compare the outcome. Conclusion: The study revealed a higher incidence of altered mental status among older adults, with a predomi-nance of males. Non-neurological causes were more prevalent than primary neurological causes, although CVA was the leading neurological cause identified. These findings underscore the importance of early recognition, comprehensive assessment, and prompt management of altered sensorium in the ER to improve patient out-comes. Altered sensorium is a medical term used to describe changes in a person’s level of consciousness, awareness, and responsiveness. This condition can range from mild confusion to profound unresponsiveness and can be indicative of underlying health issues. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.