Delirium: Multiple Causes

When you hear the word “delir” or “delirium,” you usually automatically think of a clinical picture that you mistakenly assign to alcohol abuse. But delirium occurs in up to 50 percent of all hospitalized patients – and by no means only in alcoholics. Definition: what is delirium? Delirium is a clinical picture in which various … Delirium: Multiple Causes

Delir: Therapy

The certainly best known form of delirium is alcohol delirium, which can occur in various forms in alcoholics. How delir is treated in general and what should be considered in the therapy of alcohol delirium in particular is explained below. Alcohol delirium (delirium tremens). Alcohol delirium has some special features. It is important to note … Delir: Therapy