Journal Published Online: 01 October 1974
Volume 19, Issue 4

A Fatal Overdose of Paraldehyde During Treatment of a Case of Delirium Tremens

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Paraldehyde has been used as a hypnotic for almost one hundred years. At the present time, it is chiefly used for suppression of the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. During its long use, paraldehyde has gained a reputation for extreme safety. Because of this reputation, it is often dispensed without due caution.

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DiMaio, VJM
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Garriott, JC
University of Texas South-western Medical School at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10465J