Feltenstein's role and actions have been criticised by many sources, especially his incorrect diagnosis of delirium tremens and the high dose of morphine he administered.
Suttons treatment for delirium tremens discarded the use of bleeding, an accepted medical method unless the patient was plethoric.
Ellis's official medical records indicate that not long before his death, he was admitted to a naval hospital for treatment of "delirium tremens" and hallucinations.
James made note of various aspects of automatism and the apparent multiple personalities (two selves) of patients variously exhibiting trances, subconscious states, or alcoholic delirium tremens.
An additional 13 studies assessed treatment of manifest delirium tremens.
The season had started badly with the captain having delirium tremens and the mates refusing duty.
There is no scientific evidence to support other drugs alone as treatment for withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens.
Delirium tremens has a mortality of about 5%, the severity generally being related to a previous history of delirium tremens, heavy alcohol consumption, and the presence of physical illness.
