RADAR delirium screening tool

[StripeyDog]

I was surfing PubMed on my day off (I can't be the only one who does this) and came across the RADAR delirium screening tool. Basically, you take a few seconds during med pass to assess whether a patient is drowsy, inattentive, or slowed; if the screen is positive, you follow up with a full CAM and maybe a call to the doc. Has anyone heard of or used RADAR? What are your thoughts?

Validation study: Recognizing acute delirium as part of your routine [RADAR]: a validation study

Website: English section | R.A.D.A.R.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I never heard of the RADAR screening tool until I read your thread. I suppose we learn something new every day in nursing. Thank you for this information!

[bbyRN, BSN, RN]

Thanks. This, as well as the whole topic of delirium and its significance, is really helpful.