DT-ing
Going through delirium tremens (alcohol withdrawal)
Definitions
To be experiencing delirium tremens — the severe, potentially fatal withdrawal syndrome from alcohol, with tremor, agitation and hallucinations.
DT-ing In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From 'delirium tremens'; standard nursing shorthand.
People Also Ask
What does 'DT-ing' mean?
It means a patient is experiencing delirium tremens — the severe, potentially fatal alcohol withdrawal syndrome with tremor, agitation and hallucinations.
What does DT stand for?
DT stands for 'delirium tremens.'
Is DT-ing dangerous?
Yes — delirium tremens can be life-threatening, which is why staff start a withdrawal protocol.
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