Opioid withdrawal presenting as delirium and role of buprenorphine: A case series [PDF]
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2017 Opioid withdrawal is very rarely characterized by delirium unlike alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal. PubMed search through October 2016 reveals only two case series on delirium as feature of withdrawal in opioid dependence syndrome.
Sourav Das +3 more
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Genital Self Mutilation in Alcohol Withdrawal State Complicated with Delirium [PDF]
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2011 Genital self mutilation is a rare and a severe form of self-injurious behavior usually described in psychotic disorders, with delusions and hallucinations. It has been ascribed to sexual conflicts, Body image distortions, Internalized aggression, and suicidal intent.
Sri Hari Charan, C. M. Pavan Kumar Reddy
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CASPR2 positive autoimmune encephalitis presenting as delirium in an alcohol dependent patient: a diagnostic dilemma [PDF]
Kerala Journal of Psychiatry, 2021 Delirium, a major psychiatric emergency commonly encountered in alcohol withdrawal state, can have various aetiologies. Here we present a case of protracted delirium in an alcohol dependent patient, which on detailed neurological workup was diagnosed to
Arya Jith +3 more
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Factors associated with delirium tremens: A retrospective chart study [PDF]
Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2013 Objectives: Delirium tremens is the most severe on the spectrum of alcohol withdrawal syndromes. The mortality rate in this condition has been reported as high as 20%; however, with appropriate diagnosis and prompt treatment, mortality has been reduced ...
S Chandini +2 more
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Clinical management of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) withdrawal delirium with CIWA-Ar protocol [PDF]
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2018 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a synthetic drug used mainly for recreational purpose. Although the prevalence of GHB abuse is low in Taiwan, GHB has become increasingly popular in certain subpopulations such as clubbers and men who have sex with men (MSM)
Po-Chiao Liao +2 more
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Delirium and High Creatine Kinase and Myoglobin Levels Related to Synthetic Cannabinoid Withdrawal [PDF]
Case Reports in Medicine, 2017 Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are included in a group of drugs called new psychoactive substances. Effects of SCs on the central nervous system are similar to other cannabinoids, but 2–100 times more potent than marijuana.
Ahmet Bulent Yazici +2 more
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Nutritional Defciencies and Their Behavioral Risk Factors in Alcohol Withdrawal Patients in Mongolia [PDF]
Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019 Objectives: This study aims to determine some nutritional and vitamin deficiencies, and to define some dietary factors affecting alcohol withdrawal patients.
Purevjargal Buddorj +4 more
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Baclofen and the Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome-A Short Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2019 The Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS), which may occur with or without delirium, is a frequent consequence of sudden alcohol cessation in patients with moderate to severe Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS). Withdrawal as a result of habituation to alcohol
Gary Cooney +2 more
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Acute coronary ischemia during alcohol withdrawal: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011 Introduction The potential of alcohol withdrawal to cause acute coronary events is an area that needs the urgent attention of clinicians and researchers.
Sriram Ganeshalingam +3 more
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Clinical management of alcohol withdrawal: A systematic review [PDF]
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2013 Alcohol withdrawal is commonly encountered in general hospital settings. It forms a major part of referrals received by a consultation-liaison psychiatrist.
Shivanand Kattimani, Balaji Bharadwaj
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