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Clinical management of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) withdrawal delirium with CIWA-Ar protocol

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, Hu-Ming Chang, Lian-Yu Chen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2020
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is the most common and well-known condition occurring after intentional or unintentional cessation or decreasing heavy drinking.
Ha Yeong Choi, Jeong Seock Seo, Sang Kyu Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors affecting hallucinations in patients with delirium

Scientific Reports, 2021
Delirium develops through a multifactorial process and include multiple subtypes with different pathological factors. To refine the treatment and care for delirium, a more detailed examination of these subtypes is needed.
Masako Tachibana, Toshiya Inada, Masaru Ichida, Norio Ozaki   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Update on medication-overuse headache and its treatment [PDF]

, 2015
OPINION STATEMENT: Medication-overuse headache-i.e., a too-frequent consumption of acute headache medications leading to increased headache frequency and reduced effectiveness of acute and preventive treatments-is a serious medical condition whose ...
Giamberardino MA, MARTELLETTI, Paolo, Mitsikostas DD   +2 more
core   +1 more source

The Discovery of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal as a Cause of Delirium [PDF]

, 2021
Eelco F. M. Wijdicks
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Effectiveness and implementation of an inpatient mental health care pathway at an epilepsy center: A prospective service evaluation

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This hybrid study assessed the implementation and clinical effectiveness of a structured mental health care workflow for epilepsy. Methods Eligible inpatients were screened systematically. Patients with scores above cutoff scores underwent structured diagnostic interviews followed by a multi‐component psychotherapeutic intervention (
Rosa Michaelis, Dorothea Hölscher, Katharina Braun, Sabine Schlömer, Wenke Grönheit, Tim Wehner, Claudia Grunert, Markus Reuber, Johannes Jungilligens, Jörg Wellmer, Friedrich Edelhäuser, Corinna Seliger, Stoyan Popkirov   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Benzodiazepines and Beyond [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Alcohol dependence is an increasing and pervasive problem. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are a part of alcohol dependence syndrome and are commonly encountered in general hospital settings, in most of the departments.
Ankur Sachdeva, Mona Choudhary, Mina Chandra   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nicotine replacement therapy for agitation and delirium management in the intensive care unit: a systematic review of the literature. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Active smokers are prevalent within the intensive care setting and place a significant burden on healthcare systems. Nicotine withdrawal due to forced abstinence on admission may contribute to increased agitation and delirium in this patient ...
B Afessa, B Rompaey Van, D Seder, DK Awissi, E Ely, EW Ely, EW Ely, JC Woods, KJ Wilby, KM Ho, M Paolini, MA Gillies, MJ Dubois, NA Rigotti, O Lucidarme, R Cartin-Ceba, S Jaber, S Ouimet, SA Mayer, SJ Hsieh, SJ Hsieh, TD Honisett, TF Heatherton, V Pathak   +23 more
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Chlordiazepoxide-induced delirium in a patient undergoing alcohol withdrawal: a case report [PDF]

, 2022
Melissa A. Arabadjief, Omar H. Elsayed, Sabina Bashir, Meenakshi R. Gundumalla, Derek S. Menefee, Cody L. Bergman, Nayeem Z. Moulana, Rif S. El‐Mallakh   +7 more
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Genital Self Mutilation in Alcohol Withdrawal State Complicated with Delirium

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
openaire   +4 more sources