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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Delirium Triage Screen (DTS) is a rapid first-pass delirium screen intended for high-throughput care settings. It is commonly used as an initial triage step before a more specific confirmatory instrument such as bCAM or CAM.
Formula: DTS output is binary: positive or negative screen.
DTS has validation evidence as part of two-step delirium detection pathways in acute care.
A positive DTS suggests possible delirium and indicates need for confirmatory assessment and management pathway.
Use when rapid delirium triage is needed in emergency or acute-care intake workflows.
As a triage screen, DTS is not definitive and should be paired with a higher-specificity follow-up tool.
For related assessments, see bCAM, CAM Delirium Screen 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.
A rapid positive/negative delirium screen adapted from CAM logic for acute-care workflows.
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