Title of article
A case of nicotine withdrawal delirium
Author/Authors
Bishnoi, Ram Jeevan University of Texas - Health Science Center, USA , Baig, Muhammad Rais South Texas Veterans Health Care System - Audie L Murphy VA Hospital, USA , Brown, Frederick William South Texas Veterans Health Care System - Audie L Murphy VA Hospital, USA
From page
320
To page
321
Abstract
Nicotine withdrawal is not a well recognized cause of delirium. A few published cases are on post-operative, terminally ill cancer or neuro-intensive care unit patients. Because of the high incidence of morbidity and mortality of delirium it is important to identify and treat delirium promptly and effectively. We report a case of delirium after sudden cessation of smoking in a heavy smoker, with schizophrenia, hospitalized for stabilization of psychiatric illness.
Keywords
Delirium , Nicotine , Withdrawals
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2653886
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