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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
CAM-S extends Confusion Assessment Method logic to quantify delirium severity. It is used clinically and in research to monitor delirium symptom burden trends and treatment response.
Formula: CAM-S total is a summed delirium-severity score (commonly represented on 0-19 range).
CAM-S has validation evidence as a practical delirium severity metric linked to clinical outcomes.
Higher CAM-S totals indicate greater delirium symptom burden and support intensified monitoring/management.
Use when delirium severity tracking is needed in inpatient or consultation settings.
Scoring reliability depends on trained assessors and consistent application of CAM feature definitions.
For related assessments, see CAM Delirium Screen, bCAM and DRS-R98.
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.
GeriatricsA rapid positive/negative delirium screen adapted from CAM logic for acute-care workflows.
GeriatricsA structured delirium severity instrument with higher scores reflecting greater symptom burden.
GeriatricsA 10-domain delirium severity scale (0-30) commonly using cutoff around >=13 for delirium signal.