Could we predict an episode of delirium tremens? Case report

Introduction Delirium tremens is one of the most serious complications associated with alcohol withdrawal. It affects a percentage 5 to 20% users and not related duration consumption nor quantities taken. An early diagnosis will facilitate quick treatment without putting at risk vital prognosis. Objectives Our objective identify different indicators mentioned in existing literature compare these clinical paraclinical data our patients Methods We present through vignettes, cases two hospitalized department addictology for cure withdrawal who presented an episode delirium tremens. Results everal parameters have been linked statistically significant differences published reports this subject. Thrombocytopenia remains common element between publications was case patients. Clinically, presence previous or seizure during , as well tachycardia (>100 bpm) low number quit attempts were significantly occurrence The majority predictors identified included: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, elevated ALT homocyctein levels, pyridoxine structural brain damage. Conclusions on poor. more studies are needed confirm already Disclosure Interest None Declared