is delirium symptom of toxic encephalopathy
Toxic metabolic encephalopathies (TMEs), also known as âdeliriumâ or âacute confusional statesâ represent an acute diffuse derangement in cognitive functioning and can be brought about by a variety of triggers, including infection, metabolic disturbances, pain and dehydration.oxic metabolic encephalopathies (TMEs), also known as âdeliriumâ or âacute confusional statesâ represent an acute diffuse derangement in cognitive functioning and can be brought about by a variety of triggers, including infection, metabolic disturbances, pain and dehydration.