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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Brief Confusion Assessment Method (bCAM) is a streamlined delirium screening approach designed for fast use in emergency and acute-care contexts. It follows CAM-style feature logic and classifies delirium screen status as positive or negative.
Formula: bCAM output is binary: positive or negative delirium screen based on feature logic.
bCAM has published validation in acute-care populations as an efficient delirium detection strategy.
Positive bCAM indicates probable delirium signal requiring further diagnostic confirmation and treatment.
Use in fast-paced acute-care settings when rapid delirium triage is needed.
Binary screening can miss nuance; performance depends on assessor training and patient communication ability.
For related assessments, see CAM Delirium Screen, CAM-ICU and 4AT.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Screen for delirium using the CAM (Confusion Assessment Method). Gold standard with ~94% sensitivity and ~89% specificity. Requires acute onset + inattention, plus disorganized thinking or altered consciousness.
EmergencyScreen ICU patients for delirium using the CAM-ICU algorithm (acute/fluctuating change, inattention, consciousness, disorganized thinking).
GeriatricsRapid delirium screening tool scored 0-12; scores of 4 or more suggest possible delirium.
GeriatricsA 2-item ultra-brief delirium screen where any failed item suggests possible delirium.