Adjunctive dexmedetomidine for treatment of delirium tremens: Case report and brief review
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2019 Alcohol withdrawal delirium (delirium tremens [DT]) is a medical emergency. Gamma-aminobutyric acid type A agonists (benzodiazepines [BZDs]) are the mainstay of treatment.
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Biochemical, Hematological, Inflammatory, and Gut Permeability Biomarkers in Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome with and without Delirium Tremens. [PDF]
J Clin MedBackground: Delirium Tremens (DT) is known to be a serious complication of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Neurotransmitter abnormalities, inflammation, and increased permeability are associated with the pathogenesis of AWS and DT.
Melamud MM +8 more
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Adjuvant Trazodone for Management of Protracted Delirium Tremens [PDF]
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2020 Preethy Kathiresan +4 more
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Annals of Indian PsychiatryBackground: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is associated with morbidity and mortality. Assessment of factors affecting AWS will help in early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment, hence improving the prognosis.
Parth Nagda +3 more
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A Young man with Delirium Tremens, Pellagra and Alcoholic neuropathy. Case report and review of pharmacological treatment [PDF]
European Psychiatry, 2022 Introduction We present the case of a 36-year-old male with chronic alcoholism who suffered Delirium Tremens and other complications during hospital admission and who recovered thanks to treatment with benzodiazepines and antiepileptics using a cross ...
B. Díez Valle, P. Coucheiro Limeres
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Acute inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to delirium tremens: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019 Background Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Literature documenting acute coronary events in the setting of alcohol withdrawal remains scarce.
Maxwell D. Mirande +2 more
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A Case of Zieve's Syndrome With the Development of Delirium Tremens. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 A 50-year-old man presented to the emergency department with dark urine and altered mental status. Upon examination, the patient was found to be jaundiced with normal vitals.
Nieto LM +4 more
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History of Delirium Tremens in AUD Patients in Treatment: Relationship to AUD Severity and Other Factors. [PDF]
Subst Abuse Rehabil, 2022 Introduction Delirium tremens (DT) occurs after stopping prolonged, high alcohol intake and may be life-threatening if untreated. We need to know about clinical correlates of DT in order to provide the best clinical care.
Bramness JG +5 more
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Quantitative electroencephalographic analysis of delirium tremens development following alcohol-withdrawal seizure based on a small number of male cases. [PDF]
Brain Behav, 2022 Seizures and delirium tremens (DTs) are recognized as severe alcohol‐withdrawal symptoms. Prolonged admission and serious complications associated with alcohol withdrawal are responsible for increased costs and use of medical and social resources.
Yoon JE, Mo H, Kim DW, Im HJ.
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Seasonality and Delirium Tremens in Hospitalized Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome.
Eur Addict Res, 2023 Introduction: Due to the high rate of mortality, recognizing the contributing factors of alcohol-related delirium tremens (DT), which is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal state (AWS) is pivotal in clinical settings.
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