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Delirium tremens - Información general

Nombres alternativos

Alucinosis alcohólica; Delirium tremens (DT) por abstinencia alcohólica

Definición:

Es una forma grave de la abstinencia alcohólica que involucra cambios neurológicos o mentales repentinos y severos.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

El delirium tremens puede ocurrir después de un período de consumo excesivo de alcohol, especialmente si la persona no ingiere suficiente alimento.

También se puede desencadenar por un traumatismo craneal, infección o enfermedad en personas con antecedentes de alto consumo de alcohol.

Es más común en las personas que tienen antecedentes de abstinencia alcohólica, en especial en personas cuyo consumo es equivalente a 3 1/2 ó 4 litros (7 u 8 pintas) de cerveza (o medio litro de licor "fuerte") diarios, durante varios meses. El delirium tremens también afecta comúnmente a aquellas personas que han tenido antecedentes de consumo habitual de alcohol o alcoholismo que se ha presentado por más de 10 años.

  • Fecha de revisión: 5/21/2008
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Brust JC. Seizures and substance abuse: treatment considerations. Neurology. 2006;67:S45-48.

Gold JA. Benzodiazepine administration and need for mechanical ventilation in delirium tremens. Crit Care Med. July 2007;35:1811-1812.

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