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Delirium tremens

W E Erwin1, D B Williams, W A Speir

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics, Augusta 30912, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|May 23, 1998
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Delirium tremens, a severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome, remains a medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality despite numerous therapies. A rational management approach is recommended based on current knowledge.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Neurology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Delirium tremens (DT) is a hyperadrenergic syndrome and a critical medical emergency.
  • Characterized by severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, DT poses significant risks.
  • Despite historical descriptions and evolving therapies, DT morbidity and mortality rates have remained high for a century.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical context and therapeutic evolution of delirium tremens.
  • To provide a current, evidence-based approach to managing this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • The review focused on the history of delirium tremens and its treatment strategies.

Main Results:

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  • Historical accounts of delirium tremens date back nearly 200 years.
  • Numerous therapeutic interventions have been proposed over time.
  • Morbidity and mortality associated with delirium tremens have shown little improvement over the past century.

Conclusions:

  • A rational and evidence-based approach to the management and therapy of delirium tremens is necessary.
  • Current knowledge should guide clinical practice for better patient outcomes.