delirium tremens (F10.4)

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:alcohol_withdrawal_syndrome
medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:DTs
gptkbp:cause sudden cessation of alcohol
gptkbp:complication gptkb:arrhythmia
death
seizures
gptkbp:field psychiatry
addiction medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1813
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label delirium tremens (F10.4)
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F10.4
gptkbp:mortalityRate 5-15% (untreated)
gptkbp:onset 2-4 days after last drink
gptkbp:riskFactor chronic alcohol use
previous withdrawal episodes
gptkbp:symptom confusion
tremor
hallucinations
agitation
autonomic instability
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:benzodiazepines
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F05
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7