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Sevtap Tolaman1, Rasim Tunçel2, Barış Örs3
1Department of Mental Health and Diseases, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Abstract:
Delirium tremens represents the most severe condition of alcohol withdrawal, with the associated highest mortality rate. The primary treatment for cases of delirium tremens consists of benzodiazepines. Within the literature, prolonged cases of delirium tremens have been identified that do not respond to high-dose benzodiazepine treatments or respond late. Different treatment modalities, such as propofol, dexmedetomidine, and parenteral antipsychotic administrations, are being attempted in the management of these cases. In this case, a case of prolonged delirium tremens with insufficient response to benzodiazepine treatment will be presented.
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