Ethanol Infusion for Alcohol Withdrawal Prophylaxis Does Not Cause Intoxication

Objective: Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) remains a common problem, especially in trauma and surgical patients. An intravenous ethanol infusion protocol was developed at this institution and previously validated for AWS prophylaxis. One concern with intravenous ethanol has been potential for into...

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Main Authors: Robert Dillard, Tanis Welch, Senan Abdul-Hamed, Jennifer Kesey, Sharmila Dissanaike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles 2016-10-01
Series:Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
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Online Access:http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/323