Delirium Tremens: A Review of Clinical Studies

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 4; p. e57601
• Main Authors: Kaye, Alan D, Staser, Amanda N, Mccollins, Tiombee S, Zheng, Jackson, Berry, Fouad A, Burroughs, Caroline R, Heisler, Michael, Mouhaffel, Aya, Ahmadzadeh, Shahab, Kaye, Adam M, Shekoohi, Sahar, Varrassi, Giustino
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cureus Inc 04.04.2024; Cureus
• Subjects: Alcohol use; Alcohol withdrawal; Anxiety; Brain research; Delirium; Hallucinations; Internal Medicine; Nausea; Neurosciences; Pathophysiology; Vomiting; dt; alcohol withdrawal syndrome; dts; delirium tremens; alcohol withdrawal delirium

Delirium tremens (DT) is a severe condition resulting from alcohol withdrawal. This review highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing DT and emphasizes the importance of early recognition and intervention to prevent complications and ensure optimal patient outcomes. The discussion of the p...