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DTs

Abbreviation for delirium tremens.
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DTs

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DT's

(dē′tēz′)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
Delirium tremens.
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DTS

Abbreviation for:
danger-to-self
Data Transfer Service, see there 
delirium tremens
diphtheria toxin sensitivity
dipyridamole thallium scintigraphy
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DTs

Delirium tremens Popular term for an acute organic psychosis seen.
3-10 days after abrupt alcohol withdrawal Clinical Confusion, sensory overload, hallucinations–eg snakes, bugs, tremor, seizures, autonomic hyperactivity, cardiovascular defects, diaphoresis, dehydration Lab ↓ K+, Mg2+ Management Hallucinations require hospitalization and haloperidol; abrupt alcohol withdrawal requires CNS depressants–eg benzodiazepines, phenobarbital; antipsychotics–eg, clopromazine should not be used. See Othello syndrome.
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DTs

Abbreviation for delirium tremens.
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