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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Treat the underlying pathology. | *Treat the underlying pathology. | ||
In the case of Alcohol Withdrawl Hallucinosis, no standard therapy has been established, although tx with neuroleptics (e.g. Haldol) has shown some benefit in small studies | *In the case of Alcohol Withdrawl Hallucinosis, no standard therapy has been established, although tx with neuroleptics (e.g. Haldol) has shown some benefit in small studies | ||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 27 March 2014
Background
- The perception of auditory, visual, tactile, or gustatory sensations that are not present
- Etiology may be from underlying psychiatric disorder or organic cause.
- In non-auditory hallucinations, assume organic pathology unit proven otherwise.
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Organic Causes
- Alcohol Withdrawal - hallucinosis without altered sensorium, predominately auditory & usually begins 24-48 hours after last drink
- Anticholinergic Toxicity
- GHB Intoxication
- Mushroom Poisoning
- Bath Salts
- Tricyclic (TCA) Toxicity
- Methanol Intoxication
- Salvia Intoxication
- Ertapenem Toxicity
- Encephalitis
Psychiatric Causes
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
Workup
Workup should be targeted toward specific diagnosis. Cranial imaging is only useful if localized neurological findings or headache red flags
- If concerned for suicidal or unknown toxic ingestion:
- Aspirin
- Tylenol level
- ECG
Management
- Treat the underlying pathology.
- In the case of Alcohol Withdrawl Hallucinosis, no standard therapy has been established, although tx with neuroleptics (e.g. Haldol) has shown some benefit in small studies