Iatrogenic delirium on symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal protocol

Implementation of a Symptom-Triggered Benzodiazepine Protocol for Alcohol Withdrawal in Family Medicine Inpatients

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to review the implementation of symptom-triggered benzodiazepine therapy and evaluate the feasibility and outcomes as compared with a previous hospital standard of fixed-dose phenobarbital protocol for alcohol withdrawal on a family medicine service. Methods: This retrospective chart review of 46 patients’ medical records was performed on admissions ...

An audit of symptom triggered chlordiazepoxide treatment of alcohol withdrawal on a medical admissions unit.

Patients suffering from alcohol withdrawal were found on initial audit to be discharged before the resolution of their symptoms. A regimen using symptom triggered chlordiazepoxide was introduced and found, on re-audit and anecdotally, to be an improvement. The duration of symptoms was reduced significantly, the length of stay was reduced (although not statistically significant because of limite...

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal and Delirium Tremens

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal and Delirium Tremens

Acute Alcohol Withdrawal and Delirium Tremens