Delirium tremens physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Patients with delirium tremens usually appear diaphoretic, confused and agitated. Although there are no physical findings diagnostic of delirium tremens, patients may present with fever, tachycardia, high blood pressure, tachypnea, altered mental status, mydriasis, positional nystagmus, and tremor.

The patient may present with confusion, diaphoresis, and agitation.

Skin examinations of patients with delirium tremens include: