“…Such comorbid conditions include dehydration, infection, respiratory disease, thyrotoxicosis, anticholinergic drug poisoning, amphetamine or cocaine use, hemorrhage, and withdrawal from sedative-hypnotic agents. 1,4,16 The signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may be confused with other problems common in critical care patients such as electrolyte imbalances, pain, and infection. 3 Delirium tremens typically begin between 2 and 4 days after the last drink and last less than a week.…”