Alcoholic: fall, headache, confused (420/1700)

A 40yo chronic alcoholic who lives alone, brought in the ED having been found confused at
home after a fall. He complains of a headache and gradually worsening confusion. What is the
most likely dx?
a. Head injury
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Extradural hematoma
d. Subdural hematoma
e. Delirium


































answer: D

Fluctuating level of consciousness, headache, alcohol history, fall