Delirium tremens risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of Delirium tremens include Chronic alcoholism, more days since last alcohol consumption, prior history of Delirium tremens, and extreme withdrawal symptoms.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Delirium tremens include the following:[1][2][3][4]
Common Risk Factors
- Chronic alcoholism that has existed for more than 10 years
- Prior history of Delirium tremens
- Extreme withdrawal symptoms
- Risk increases as more days go by without consuming alcohol
Less Common Risk Factors
References
References
- ↑ Sutton LJ, Jutel A (2016). “Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Patients: Identification, Assessment, and Management”. Crit Care Nurse. 36 (1): 28–38. doi:10.4037/ccn2016420. PMID 26830178.
- ↑ Gortney JS, Raub JN, Patel P, Kokoska L, Hannawa M, Argyris A (2016). “Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in medical patients”. Cleve Clin J Med. 83 (1): 67–79. doi:10.3949/ccjm.83a.14061. PMID 26760524.
- ↑ Eyer F, Schuster T, Felgenhauer N, Pfab R, Strubel T, Saugel B; et al. (2011). “Risk assessment of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal–predictors for seizures and delirium tremens in the course of withdrawal”. Alcohol Alcohol. 46 (4): 427–33. doi:10.1093/alcalc/agr053. PMID 21593124.
- ↑ Kim DW, Kim HK, Bae EK, Park SH, Kim KK (2015). “Clinical predictors for delirium tremens in patients with alcohol withdrawal seizures”. Am J Emerg Med. 33 (5): 701–4. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2015.02.030. PMID 25745798.
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