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Alcohol withdrawal physical examination
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Signs to consider in the physical examination of patients with alcohol withdrawal may include: anxiety, nausea, vomiting, tremors, autonomic hyperactivity (tachycardia, hypertension, and hyperthermia), hallucinations (auditory, visual, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory), delusions, confusion, seizure, and delirium tremens (DT).
Physical examination
Physical examination
Signs to consider in the physical examination of patients with alcohol withdrawal may include:[1]
References
References
- ↑ 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
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