Descripción del tratamiento de pacientes hospitalizados en la Posta Antialcohólica del Hospital Psiquiátrico "Dr. José Horwitz" (agosto 1983 a Julio 1984)

Abstract

The functioning of the Antialcoholic Emergency Service of the Psychiatric Hospital "Dr. Jose Horwitz" from August 1st 1983 to July 30th, 1984 is described. Records from 198 patients were analyzed according to socioeconomic characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, deprivation syndrome and Center of Reference. 51,5% of hospitalizations were decided after a spontaneous visit. 36,50/o of patients received psychiatric care within the first 24 hours and 59,1% was inmediately hospitalized. The most frequent psychiatric diagnosis were Deterioration and Abnormal Personality. Treatment for desintoxication was based on benzodiazepines and ,vitamins. Desintoxication was reached in 7 *- 6 days and the Hospital stay lasted 27 +-12 days. 27,3% of patients presented recurrences of previous treatments. The need for a coordinated work with Ambulatory Health Care Centers for referrals as well as for follow-up is pointed out.