Delirium Tremens

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (50 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Alcohol use disorder is a common condition that has been associated with severe impairments in social functioning and medical problems. As high as 20% of the population have been noted to exhibit alcohol overuse during their lifespan. More than 50% of those with a history of alcohol use disorder can exhibit alcohol withdrawal symptoms at discontinuing or decreasing their alcohol use. However, only a few (3% to 5%) exhibit symptoms of severe alcohol withdrawal with profound confusion, autonomic hyperactivity, and cardiovascular collapse. This is defined as alcohol withdrawal delirium, more commonly known as delirium tremens (DT). Delirium tremens was first recognized as a disorder attributed to excessive alcohol use in 1813. It is now commonly known to occur as early as 48 hours after abrupt cessation of alcohol in those with chronic use and can last up to 5 days. It has an anticipated mortality of up to 37% without appropriate treatment. It is crucial to identify early signs of withdrawal because it can become fatal. This activity examines when delirium tremens should be considered and how to evaluate it properly. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with delirium tremens.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the cause of delirium tremens.

  • Describe the pathophysiology og delirium tremens.

  • Summarize the treatment of delirium tremens.

  • Outline the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with delirium tremens.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Julie J. on 4/21/2021

Jane O. on 4/24/2021

Julie G. on 6/5/2021

Kristy Q. on 6/27/2021

Kristen C. on 7/14/2021

Paul G. on 1/22/2022

SANTHA A. on 3/22/2022

Jinelle S. on 3/24/2022

Melissa D. on 4/6/2022

Stephanie H. on 4/22/2022

Lisa E. on 5/11/2022

marina h. on 5/15/2022

jeffrey g. on 7/15/2022

Robert T. on 8/14/2022

Nicole S. on 9/13/2022

Eli N. on 9/17/2022

Danialle H. on 10/6/2022

Christina C. on 11/8/2022

Jeannine D. on 12/15/2022

Ginger B. on 1/9/2023

Linda H. on 1/26/2023

Myriame N. on 2/4/2023

Thanks

Androcles L. on 3/22/2023

Michelle K. on 3/31/2023

John G. on 4/10/2023

Susan M. on 4/17/2023

NICOLE R. on 5/12/2023

Joseph F. on 6/17/2023

Caleigh S. on 7/3/2023

Arthur C. on 7/31/2023

Wendy L. on 8/9/2023

Dana W. on 8/14/2023

Laura M. on 9/12/2023

Abboud A. on 9/15/2023

David L. on 10/2/2023

Hannah J. on 11/5/2023

Heather H. on 11/13/2023

Carol D. on 11/14/2023

Michael B. on 11/18/2023

Drew M. on 3/11/2024

Qyana G. on 12/24/2023

sikhumbuzo m. on 12/25/2023

Karen K. on 2/25/2024

Ashley W. on 1/9/2024

Joseph S. on 1/19/2024

DHANARAJA PADUBIDRI D. on 1/23/2024

Hannah C. on 1/24/2024

Ehsan Q. on 3/15/2024

jesse b. on 3/19/2024

Jessica C. on 4/14/2024

Unlimited Nurse CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6674 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7926.5 hours of CE.

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$25 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$119 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$199 per 1 year per user