Factors associated with delirium tremens: A retrospective chart study

Objectives: Delirium tremens is the most severe on the spectrum of alcohol withdrawal syndromes. The mortality rate in this condition has been reported as high as 20%; however, with appropriate diagnosis and prompt treatment, mortality has been reduced to 1%. We studied the sociodemographic, clinica...

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Main Authors: S Chandini, Anupama Zeena Sequeira, P John Mathai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research
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Online Access:http://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2013;volume=4;issue=2;spage=86;epage=89;aulast=Chandini