15th February 2025

A 45-year-old woman attends your A&E.

A 45-year-old woman attends your A&E. She usually drinks 7 pints of strong cider a day, but has stopped recently. She feels anxious and nauseous, and you notice her hands shaking.  She is hallucinating, speaking to someone who you cannot see, and you are worried that she might become more unwell during her admission. At what point might you expect delirium tremens to develop following cessation of heavy drinking?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.