Phenobarbital and symptom-triggered lorazepam versus lorazepam alone for severe alcohol withdrawal in the intensive care unit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2019.07.004
Abstract: A symptom-triggered lorazepam regimen is the standard for treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in an inpatient setting. However, in severe AWS, lorazepam requirements can reach significant amounts and lead to risk of delirium and propylene… read more here.
Keywords: symptom triggered; triggered lorazepam; alcohol withdrawal; lorazepam alone ... See more keywords
Benzodiazepine withdrawal in pregnant women with opioid use disorders: An observational study of current clinical practices at a tertiary obstetrical hospital.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2018.12.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND As more patients are admitted for medical complications related to opioid use disorders, physicians are called upon to manage withdrawal from co-occurring substance use disorders. We present an observational study of pregnant women with… read more here.
Keywords: benzodiazepine; benzodiazepine withdrawal; symptom triggered; withdrawal ... See more keywords
Symptom-Triggered Detoxification Using the Alcohol-Withdrawal-Scale Reduces Risks and Healthcare Costs
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DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agx080
Abstract: Aims As there are only a few existing experimental studies on symptom-triggered therapy for patients with alcohol withdrawal, we investigated the effectiveness of symptom-triggered detoxification regarding the use and dosage of benzodiazepine and withdrawal complications… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; detoxification; symptom triggered; alcohol withdrawal ... See more keywords