Gower W E, Kersten H
Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1980 Sep;151(3):382-4.
Serious withdrawal symptoms in patients with alcoholism who undergo operation can be prevented or effectively treated by providing small amounts of alcohol throughout the withdrawal period. Delirium tremens is a potentially fatal symptom complex which may develop when a prolonged daily drinking pattern is interrupted by illness or injury. It was first described by Thomas Sutton in 1813. The withdrawal period is usually less than 72 hours but may be as long as ten days. It is not necessary to maintain a measurable blood level of alcohol for this therapy to be effective. Ten to 15 milliliters of ethanol given hourly, either orally or intravenously, is usually sufficient to prevent or control serious withdrawal symptoms.
对于接受手术的酗酒患者，在整个戒断期提供少量酒精可以预防或有效治疗严重的戒断症状。震颤谵妄是一种潜在致命的症状复合体，当长期的每日饮酒模式因疾病或损伤而中断时可能会出现。它于1813年由托马斯·萨顿首次描述。戒断期通常少于72小时，但可能长达十天。对于这种疗法有效而言，不必维持可测量的血液酒精水平。每小时口服或静脉给予10至15毫升乙醇通常足以预防或控制严重的戒断症状。
