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Development of an alcohol withdrawal delirium prophylaxis protocol in a community teaching hospital [PDF]

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Clinical Predictors of Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 1994
Up to now, clinical predictors for the course of the alcohol withdrawal syndrome, especially for the occurrence of a delirium, are lacking. Thus, this study was undertaken to examine whether clinical routine investigations at admission before the withdrawal syndrome can reveal factors indicating a higher risk for the development of a delirium.
Wetterling, T.   +3 more
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Intravenous Flunitrazepam in the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 1993
Alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD) requires treatment with an adequate sedative, anticonvulsant, and antipsychotic agent next to general intensive care measures, Optimal medication should have a rapid onset of action and the possibility of parenteral application. A specific antagonist should be available.
Martina Hummer   +6 more
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THE EFFECT OF CETADIOL ON DELIRIUM TREMENS, ALCOHOLIC HALLUCINOSIS, AND ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL

American Journal of Psychiatry, 1958
Cetadiol does not have a tranquilizing or sedating effect on patients suffering from delirium tremens or alcoholic hallucinosis. It does not shorten the course of delirium tremens. The placebo used in this study is as effective as Cetadiol in relieving symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. [See Source PDF for table 1]
Donald Wexler   +4 more
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Risk for Delirium Tremens in Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Substance Abuse, 2002
To determine the characteristics associated with an increased risk for delirium tremens (DT) we performed a case–control study at the detoxification units of two hospitals. Cases met DSM–IV criteria for DT. For each case ( n = 15), 3 controls ( n = 45) were chosen. Eligibility criteria were applied equally to cases and controls. Cases were more likely
Ralph I. Horwitz   +3 more
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Protracted alcohol withdrawal delirium

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 1994
Protracted alcohol withdrawal delirium is infrequent, but when it occurs significant morbidity can be anticipated. In this report, a case of protracted alcohol withdrawal delirium is presented. The patient's course was complicated by intracerebral and subdural hemorrhages, sedative-hypnotic drug synergism resulting in respiratory compromise, the ...
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Benzodiazepine misadventure in acute alcohol withdrawal: the transition from delirium tremens to ICU delirium [PDF]

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To the Editor: In the May issue of the Journal of Anesthesia, Demuro et al. [1] describe a case series of patients receiving dexmedetomidine for alcohol withdrawal. The authors highlight that benzodiazepines may be associated with hemodynamic instability and respiratory depression.
Travis T. Yamanaka   +3 more
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A Model for Predicting Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Psychiatric Services, 2001
The aim of this study was to develop a model for identifying patients with a high risk of developing alcohol withdrawal delirium after assessment in the emergency department.Patients seeking acute treatment for alcohol withdrawal at St. Göran's hospital in Stockholm were evaluated for known risk factors for alcohol withdrawal delirium.
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Development of a Simulation-Based Educational Program for Nursing Students: Care for Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange
: Incidences of alcohol withdrawal delirium are increasing; however, there is a lack of adequate educational programs addressing this issue. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive simulation-based education program to equip nursing students with the
Wonjung Hwang, Jeongmin Ha
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Dexmedetomidine in addition to benzodiazepine-based sedation in patients with alcohol withdrawal delirium

European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2014
Discussion To our knowledge, this is the first preliminary account to suggest that mTBI may be associated with quantifiable changes in the retinal vessels.
Lewis S. Nelson   +2 more
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