1. Evaluating Interventions and Outcomes in Patients Withdrawing from Alcohol
- Author
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Joseph, Isabelle, Renz, Susan M., and Polomano, Rosemary
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Phenobarbital -- Dosage and administration ,Benzodiazepines -- Dosage and administration ,Nursing -- Research ,Psychiatric nursing -- Research ,Drug withdrawal symptoms -- Drug therapy -- Patient outcomes ,Health - Abstract
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a complication of alcohol abuse. Although benzodiazepines (BZDs) are considered the gold standard for AWS management, barbiturates such as phenobarbital (PB) can contribute to positive patient outcomes. This systematic review compares PB to BZDs in aWs management., Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a significant public health concern within the United States, contributing to approximately 40% of all medical hospital admissions, 50% of surgical trauma cases, and an [...]
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- 2023