Background Delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in injured patients.
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is delirium linked to malnutrition and chronic alcoholism. It is …

The purpose of this study was to examine independent risk factors, and in particular the
impact of alcohol on the development of delirium, in a cohort of trauma patients screened for …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to describe the admission characteristics of
trauma victims that are predictive of the development of delirium during hospitalization …

Background The development of delirium tremens (DT) is associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. This study identifies characteristics in trauma patients that are …

Acute delirium is a commonly encountered problem in the intensive care unit (ICU), which
has a myriad of causes and contributes to poor outcomes. We present the case of an …

Objectives: We sought to determine occurrence, predictors, and prognosis of alcohol
withdrawal syndrome and delirium tremens in patients with traumatic injury. Design …

BACKGROUND Up to 30% of trauma patients experience alcohol withdrawal syndrome
(AWS) during their hospital admission, which is associated with worse outcomes. While …

BACKGROUND Delirium is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, hospital costs,
and postdischarge cognitive dysfunction. Most research focuses on nontrauma patients …

Trauma patients requiring admission to the ICU are at significant risk of developing delirium,
an acute neuropsychiatric disorder associated with increased healthcare costs and worse …

Background: Delirium tremens (DT) in trauma patients is associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Short interview tools have been used to determine the risk of DT but …