Delirium screening with 4AT in patients aged 65 years and older admitted to the Emergency Department with suspected sepsis: a prospective cohort study

Key summary points Aim To study delirium screening upon Emergency Department admission among patients admitted with suspected sepsis. Findings Delirium screening upon Emergency Department admission, using 4AT, was useful among patients aged ≥65 years admitted with suspected sepsis. Two out of three patients had at least one feature of delirium upon admission. Message This study suggest increased awareness of delirium among older patients with suspected sepsis.