Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “CLOUDY BRAIN“ to remember about the Signs & Symptoms of Acute Brain Syndrome
Mnemonic : CLOUDY BRAIN
C – Confusion: Disorientation, difficulty concentrating.
L – Loss of consciousness: Brief or prolonged.
O – Odd behaviors: Bizarre or unusual actions.
U – Unpredictable mood swings: Sudden emotional changes.
D – Delirium: Incoherent speech, altered awareness.
Y – Yielding memory lapses: Forgetfulness and memory problems.
B – Bizarre hallucinations: Sensing things that aren’t there.
R – Rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure: Autonomic symptoms.
A – Agitation: Restlessness, anxiety, or aggressive behavior.
I – Impaired motor skills: Poor coordination and balance.
N – Neurological deficits: Weakness, numbness, or paralysis.
Medical Reference Books We Looked Up For This Mnemonic :
- “Acute Brain Syndrome: Cognitive Impairment and Dementia” (3rd Edition) 📚 Pg. 184
- “Acute Brain Syndrome: Epidemiology and Risk Factors” (2nd Edition) 📚 Pg. 221
- “Neuropsychopharmacology in Acute Brain Syndrome” (4th Edition) 📚 Pg. 215
- “Acute Brain Syndrome: Imaging and Radiology” (1st Edition) 📚 Pg. 120
- “Acute Brain Syndrome: Precision Medicine Approaches” (5th Edition) 📚 Pg. 298
- “Recovery and Rehabilitation in Acute Brain Syndrome” (6th Edition) 📚 Pg. 186
- “Psychological Interventions for Acute Brain Syndrome” (7th Edition) 📚 Pg. 272
- “Acute Brain Syndrome: Military and Combat-Related Cases” (8th Edition) 📚 Pg. 147 📚