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Delirium Tremens (DTs)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasAspirationSeizuresTachycardiaHypertensionHyperthermiaWithdrawalLabile Blood PressureEmergence DeliriumAutonomic Hyperactivity

Pathophysiology

Ethanol is a CNS depressant; with prolonged use the brain adapts by inhibiting excitatory glutamate signaling and enhancing inhibitory GABA transmission. Withdraw the alcohol and that adaptation is...

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