Delirium tremens physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Patients with delirium tremens usually appear diaphoretic, confused and agitated. Although there are no physical findings diagnostic of delirium tremens, patients may present with fever, tachycardia, high blood pressure, tachypnea, altered mental status, mydriasis, positional nystagmus, and tremor.

The patient may present with confusion, diaphoresis, and agitation.

• Hyperthermia
• Tachycardia
• Hypertension
• Tachypnea

Skin examinations of patients with delirium tremens include:

• Diaphoresis
• Jaundice

• Mydriasis
• Positional nystagmus

• Altered mental status
• Disorientation
• Global confusion
• Tremor

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