Case Report: Prolonged Delirium Tremens Olgu Sunumu: Uzamış Deliryum Tremens

Tolaman S., Tunçel R., Örs B., İşman Haznedaroğlu D.

Noropsikiyatri Arsivi, vol.62, no.3, pp.290-292, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 62 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.29399/npa.28896
  • Journal Name: Noropsikiyatri Arsivi
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Psycinfo, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.290-292
  • Keywords: Alcohol withdrawal, antipsychotic, benzodiazepines, case report, delirium tremens
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Delirium tremens represents the most severe condition of alcohol withdrawal, with the associated highest mortality rate. The primary treatment for cases of delirium tremens consists of benzodiazepines. Within the literature, prolonged cases of delirium tremens have been identified that do not respond to high-dose benzodiazepine treatments or respond late. Different treatment modalities, such as propofol, dexmedetomidine, and parenteral antipsychotic administrations, are being attempted in the management of these cases. In this case, a case of prolonged delirium tremens with insufficient response to benzodiazepine treatment will be presented.