Catatonia

Mutism, staring, refusal, immobility, posturing, profound reduction in intake

RoutineReview due

Compare (7)

At a glance

High-risk causes: 4
Related differentials: 6

Safety snapshot

Watch forDVTdehydrationpressure injurymalignant catatonia

Presentation hinge

Chronicity and psychosis history support primary negative symptoms.

Separates the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group. It is not specific to Catatonia.

Clinical review

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group — not specific to Catatonia

Why it fits

Mutism, staring, refusal, immobility, posturing, profound reduction in intake

Key features

Must-not-miss

DVT, dehydration, pressure injury, malignant catatonia.

High-risk causes4 causes

DVT
dehydration
pressure injury
malignant catatonia

Bedside question

Applies to the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group.

Chronicity and psychosis history support primary negative symptoms.

Helpful clues

Immediate action

Applies to the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group.

None listed

Priority steps

Investigations

Applies to the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group.

None listed

Core tests

Mimics / overlap

Applies to the Poor Functioning / Neglect / Negative Symptoms / Poor Judgement / Poor Rapport group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.