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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Patients with delirium tremens usually appear [[diaphoretic]], confused and agitated. Physical examination of patients with delirium tremens is usually remarkable for [[fever]], [[tachycardia]], [[high blood pressure]], [[tachypnea]], [[altered mental status]], [[mydriasis]], [[positional nystagmus]], and [[tremor]]. | |||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
The patient may present with [[confusion]], [[diaphoresis]], and [[agitation]]. | The patient may present with [[confusion]], [[diaphoresis]], and [[agitation]]. | ||
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*[[Hypertension]] | *[[Hypertension]] | ||
*[[Tachypnea]] | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
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[[Skin]] [[examinations]] of [[patients]] with delirium tremens include: | |||
*[[Diaphoresis]] | |||
*[[Jaundice]] | |||
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* [[Mydriasis]] | * [[Mydriasis]] | ||
* [[Positional nystagmus]] | * [[Positional nystagmus]] | ||
===Neurologic=== | ===Neurologic=== | ||
* [[Altered mental status]] | * [[Altered mental status]] | ||
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Physical Examination
Patients with delirium tremens usually appear diaphoretic, confused and agitated. Physical examination of patients with delirium tremens is usually remarkable for fever, tachycardia, high blood pressure, tachypnea, altered mental status, mydriasis, positional nystagmus, and tremor.
Appearance of the Patient
The patient may present with confusion, diaphoresis, and agitation.
Vital Signs
Skin
Skin examinations of patients with delirium tremens include: