| [Diagnostics and therapy of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: focus on delirium tremens and withdrawal seizure]. | |
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PMID: 20803410 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: Delirium tremens and withdrawal seizures are serious complications of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This review presents the diagnostic procedures required in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure and delirium tremens as well as possible treatment options including prophylactic medication regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Furthermore non-pharmacological procedures accompanying delirium tremens and a potential integration of viewing videotapes of delirium tremens in the course of alcohol-specific therapy are discussed. METHODS: A systematic literature research using Pubmed has been carried out to find recent studies and review articles dealing with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Regarding the diagnostic algorithm in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure or a delirium tremens basic diagnostic procedures and special diagnostics including neuro-imaging or cerebrospinal fluid puncture depending on patients' clinical condition have to be considered. Sedatives are important in treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens as well as in the prophylaxis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. A long-lasting prescription of anticonvulsant medication in patients suffering from withdrawal seizure should be considered critically and can be carried out only under certain conditions. |
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Authors:
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Ulrich C Lutz; Anil Batra |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-08-27 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychiatrische Praxis Volume: 37 ISSN: 1439-0876 ISO Abbreviation: Psychiatr Prax Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-30 Completed Date: 2010-12-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423204 Medline TA: Psychiatr Prax Country: Germany |
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Languages: ger Pagination: 271-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Sektion für Suchtmedizin und Suchtforschung, Tübingen, Germany. Ulrich.Lutz@med.uni-tuebingen.de |
Vernacular Title:
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Diagnostik und Therapie des Alkoholentzugssyndroms: Fokus auf Delirium tremens und Entzugskrampfanfall. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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administration & dosage,
adverse effects Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / classification, diagnosis*, prevention & control, rehabilitation* Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures / classification, diagnosis*, prevention & control, rehabilitation* Alcoholism / rehabilitation* Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage, adverse effects Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage, adverse effects Benzodiazepines / administration & dosage, adverse effects Chlordiazepoxide / administration & dosage, adverse effects Chlormethiazole / administration & dosage, adverse effects Combined Modality Therapy Comorbidity Diagnosis, Differential Drug Administration Schedule Drug Interactions Ethanol / blood, toxicity Humans Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage, adverse effects Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Recurrence / prevention & control Risk Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; 0/Anticonvulsants; 0/Antipsychotic Agents; 0/Hypnotics and Sedatives; 12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines; 533-45-9/Chlormethiazole; 58-25-3/Chlordiazepoxide; 64-17-5/Ethanol |
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