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Utkin S.I.

Moscow Research and Practical Centre for Narcology

Clinical and metabolic predictors for delirium tremens

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Utkin S.I.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2021;121(7): 64‑69

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202112107164

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CLINICAL AND METABOLIC PREDICTORS FOR DELIRIUM TREMENS
CLINICAL AND METABOLIC PREDICTORS FOR DELIRIUM TREMENS

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Utkin SI. Clinical and metabolic predictors for delirium tremens. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2021;121(7):64‑69. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202112107164

Подписка 2026 Журнал неврологии и психиатрии им. С.С. Корсакова (S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry)
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To search for objective diagnostic criteria for the development of delirium tremens (DT) based on physiological and metabolic parameters.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The total number of patients was 506, including 393 patients with DT and 113 patients with uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome (UAWS). Twenty clinical and metabolic indicators were analyzed statistically using comparison of means, logistic regression and ROC-analysis.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION

Hyponatremia, thrombocytopenia and tachycardia are most prognostically significant indicators, changes in which are observed in the development of DT. These indicators can serve as the basis for objective diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome complicated by delirium.

Keywords:

alcohol withdrawal syndrome complicated by delirium
delirium tremens
uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome
tachycardia
hyponatremia
thrombocytopenia

Authors:

Utkin S.I.

Moscow Research and Practical Centre for Narcology

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25.11.2020

Accepted:

27.11.2020

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