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Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium : Risk Factors

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Specific Risk Factors Articles

Ethanol overdose
Ethanol poisoning is caused by consuming too many alcoholic drinks.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 17, 2007
Head injury
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. These injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to a devastating brain injury. Head injury can be classified as either closed or penetrating. In a closed head injury, the head sustains a blunt force by striking against an object. A concussion is a type of closed head injury that involves the brain. In a penetrating head injury, an object breaks through the skull and enters the brain. (This object is usually moving at a high speed like a windshield or another part of a motor vehicle.)
Source:ADAM
Date:June 9, 2008
Head Trauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Head Trauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)Head trauma can be fatal. The effects from some types of head trauma may not appear right away.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
First Aid: Head Injuries
First Aid: Head InjuriesA strong blow to the head may cause swelling and bleeding inside the skull. The resulting pressure can injure the brain(concussion).If you have any doubts identifying a concussion, have a healthcare provider check the victi...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Head Injury
Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes ( psychosis ) or neurologic changes (including seizures ) caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol. Rapid pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, and temperature elevation also may be present.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 21, 2008
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