title: A case of prolonged delirium tremens.
abstract: We present a case of delirium tremens lasting for five weeks in an alcohol-dependent individual. The patient required high-dose benzodiazepines, which is atypical and rare. The clinical presentation and management of this patient is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore. Jacob_rajesh@imh.com.sg
authors.forename: Jerome
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nicholas
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: Rochelle
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kinson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D003975:Diazepam