All::Psychiatry::Diseases::Alcohol withdrawal
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What is the pathophysiology of Alcohol withdrawal?
decreased inhibitory GABA and increased NMDA glutamate transmission
Alcohol withdrawalWhat are the typical early symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal?
tremor, sweating, tachycardia, anxiety
Alcohol withdrawalIn Alcohol withdrawal when is the peak incidence of seizures?
36 hours
Alcohol withdrawalWhat are the symptoms of delirium tremens?
- coarse tremor
- confusion
- delusions
- auditory and visual hallucination
- fever
- tachycardia
During Alcohol withdrawal when is the peak incidence of delirium tremens?
48-72 hours
Alcohol withdrawalWhat is the first line treatment for Alcohol withdrawal?
long-acting benzodiazepines
Alcohol withdrawal