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Alcohol withdrawal classification

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) may be classified as uncomplicated withdrawal (first 6 hours), alcohol hallucinosis  (8-12 hours), alcohol withdrawal seizures (12-24 hours), and alcohol withdrawal delirium (24-72 hours).

Classification

Classification

Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) may be classified as:[1]

Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)   Time of Onset  Symptoms
Uncomplicated Withdrawal   First 6 hours  
Alcohol Hallucinosis   8-12 hours  
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures   12-24 hours  
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium   24-72 hours  
References

References

  1. ↑ Wolf C, Curry A, Nacht J, Simpson SA (2020). “Management of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: Current Perspectives”. Open Access Emerg Med. 12: 53–65. doi:10.2147/OAEM.S235288. PMC 7093658 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 32256131 Check |pmid= value (help).

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