Delirium tremens

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:DTs
gptkbp:canBeFatal yes
gptkbp:characterizedBy confusion
hallucinations
tremors
autonomic instability
gptkbp:complication alcohol use disorder
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical assessment
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis meningitis
schizophrenia
sepsis
delirium due to other causes
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1813
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Delirium tremens
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F10.4
gptkbp:mortalityRate 5-15% untreated
1-4% treated
gptkbp:onset 2-3 days after alcohol cessation
gptkbp:prevention gradual alcohol withdrawal
gptkbp:requiresHospitalization yes
gptkbp:riskFactor chronic alcoholism
sudden alcohol withdrawal
gptkbp:symptom disorientation
fever
sweating
seizures
agitation
alcohol withdrawal
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:benzodiazepines
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Depressants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7