Delirium tremens, also known as alcohol withdrawal delirium, begins approximately 4 days after cessation of alcohol consumption and typically lasts about 1-3 days [^1].
Symptoms
The main symptoms consist of pronounced confusion, agitation, tremor, insomnia, hallucinations, and autonomic instability [^2]
Prognosis
Mortality in delirium tremens is approximately 5-10 % [^1].