Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Delirium tremens].

Laurent Karila, Rim Zarmdini, Michel Lejoyeux

    La Revue Du Praticien
    |February 12, 2015
    PubMed
    Summary

    Delirium tremens (DT), a severe alcohol withdrawal symptom, has a high mortality rate. Early prediction and prompt treatment with intravenous diazepam are crucial for patient survival and managing alcohol addiction.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Six-month outcomes in a French cohort of patients receiving a safety planning type intervention after suicide attempt.

    Scientific reports·2026
    Same author

    Dream tyranny: Hyperonirism diagnostic criteria.

    L'Encephale·2026
    Same author

    Sleep disorders in addictions: State of the art and management.

    L'Encephale·2026
    Same author

    Phenotypic Variability in Slow-Wave Sleep in Depression: Associations With Clinical Profiles and Disorder Severity.

    Journal of sleep research·2026
    Same author

    [Measurement of nitrous oxide in exhaled air: feasibility, physiological constraints and implications of screening; a critical analysis].

    Annales de biologie clinique·2026
    Same author

    Predictors of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) outcomes in individuals with psychiatric disorders: A retrospective observational cohort study.

    Psychiatry research·2026

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Context:

    • Delirium tremens (DT) is a severe manifestation of alcohol withdrawal.
    • It is associated with a significant mortality rate of approximately 8%.
    • Effective prediction and management strategies are essential for clinical practice.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the importance of predicting delirium tremens.
    • To outline the primary treatment approach for DT.
    • To define refractory DT and emphasize post-acute care.

    Summary:

    • Delirium tremens is a critical condition arising from alcohol withdrawal, necessitating prompt clinical attention.
    • Intravenous diazepam, administered frequently with close monitoring, is the recommended treatment.
    • Refractory DT requires higher diazepam doses and indicates poor symptom control, necessitating specialized care.

    Impact:

    • Improved clinical recognition and prediction of DT can reduce mortality.
    • Timely and appropriate treatment can prevent severe complications.
    • Integrated management addressing both acute DT and long-term alcohol addiction is vital for patient recovery.

    Related Experiment Videos