A Clinical Analysis of the Delirium Tremens
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 424-427, 2002.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We performed this study to identify the clinical characteristics of delirium tremens in Korea.METHODS:
We reviewed the charts of patients suffering from delirium tremens who visited the Emergency Department of Keimyung University Hospital during the period of Jan. 2001 through Jun. 2002.RESULTS:
All patients were mail, and the number was 28. The age distribution was 40~49, and the most common duration of drinking (15 cases) was between 11 and 20 years. The abstinence period before development of Delirium Tremens was, in most cases, less than 4 days, and the average period of symptoms of Delirium Tremens was less than 6 days. Various abnormal laboratory finding were noted increased bilirubin level in 50%, prolonged pro-thrombin time in 14.3%, increased amylase level in 19.9% and electrolyte imbalance in 25%.CONCLUSION:
During the study period, there was no mortalities. The author believes that sufficient vitamins and fluid supplement contributed to the results.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postal Service
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Seizures
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Vitamins
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Bilirubin
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Mortality
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Age Distribution
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Delirium
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Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
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Drinking
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Emergency Service, Hospital
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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