scholarly journals Management of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 797-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepali Dixit ◽  
Jeffrey Endicott ◽  
Lisa Burry ◽  
Liz Ramos ◽  
Siu Yan Amy Yeung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal ◽  
Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Patients: Identification, Assessment, and Management

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynsey J. Sutton ◽  
Annemarie Jutel
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal ◽  
Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Delirium Tremens ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
Severe Withdrawal

Management of alcohol withdrawal in critically ill patients is a challenge. The alcohol consumption histories of intensive care patients are often incomplete, limiting identification of patients with alcohol use disorders. Abrupt cessation of alcohol places these patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Typically benzodiazepines are used as first-line therapy to manage alcohol withdrawal. However, if patients progress to more severe withdrawal or delirium tremens, extra adjunctive medications in addition to benzodiazepines may be required. Sedation and mechanical ventilation may also be necessary. Withdrawal assessment scales such as the Clinical Institute of Withdrawal Assessment are of limited use in these patients. Instead, general sedation-agitation scales and delirium detection tools have been used. The important facets of care are the rapid identification of at-risk patients through histories of alcohol consumption, management with combination therapies, and ongoing diligent assessment and evaluation. (Critical Care Nurse. 2016;36[1]:28–39)

Influence of dexmedetomidine therapy on the management of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome in critically ill patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin N. Frazee ◽  
Heather A. Personett ◽  
Jonathan G. Leung ◽  
Sarah Nelson ◽  
Ross A. Dierkhising ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal ◽  
Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

scholarly journals Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in critically ill patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 938-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah J. Duby ◽  
Andrew J. Berry ◽  
Paricheh Ghayyem ◽  
Machelle D. Wilson ◽  
Christine S. Cocanour
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal ◽  
Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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