MR-Brain Causing Confusion

Acute Med. 2019;18(4):247.

Abstract

An 82-year-old lady was found on the floor of her home, confused and surrounded by vomitus. She had a past medical history of type II diabetes, hypothyroidism, previous left total hip replacement, and previous hip fracture treated with right dynamic screw fixation. Prior to the current presentation she had been living alone, mobilizing independently with a walking stick and self-caring for her activities of daily living. She was last seen by her daughter on the previous day, and reported no concerning symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Brain
  • Confusion* / etiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Female
  • Hip Fractures*
  • Humans