Citation

Ezrielev GZ. Harefuah 1998; 134(7): 513-6, 592.

Affiliation

Mental Health Center, Beer Sheba.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10909590

Abstract

We discuss pathogenetic aspects (biochemical, pharmacological) of delirium tremens (DT) in accordance with the acute clinical processes, the development of psychosis, and preventive treatment used in the various stages. A typical patient, a 33-year-old man, and the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment are presented and conclusions from the dangerous behavior of the patient are drawn.

Language: he