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Overview
Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) may be classified as uncomplicated withdrawal (first 6 hours), alcohol hallucinosis (8-12 hours), alcohol withdrawal seizures (12-24 hours), and alcohol withdrawal delirium (24-72 hours).
Classification
Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) may be classified as:[1]
| Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) | Time of Onset | Symptoms |
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| Uncomplicated Withdrawal | First 6 hours | |
| Alcohol Hallucinosis | 8-12 hours | |
| Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures | 12-24 hours |
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| Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium | 24-72 hours |
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References
- ↑ Wolf C, Curry A, Nacht J, Simpson SA (2020). "Management of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: Current Perspectives". Open Access Emerg Med. 12: 53–65. doi:10.2147/OAEM.S235288. PMC7093658 Check
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