Alcohol Withdrawal Prevention: A Randomized Evaluation of Lorazepam and Ethanol--A Pilot Study | Zendy

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Alcohol Withdrawal Prevention: A Randomized Evaluation of Lorazepam and Ethanol--A Pilot Study

Author(s) -

Joyce E Fullwood,

Zhila Mostaghimi,

Christopher B. Granger,

Jeffrey B. Washam,

Wanda Bride,

Yanfang Zhao,

Bradi B. Granger

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

american journal of critical care

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592

H-Index - 81

eISSN - 1937-710X

pISSN - 1062-3264

DOI - 10.4037/ajcc2013283

Subject(s) - lorazepam , medicine , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , alcohol withdrawal syndrome , complication , myocardial infarction , delirium tremens , delirium , alcohol , intensive care medicine , biochemistry , chemistry

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, characterized by confusion, agitation, and hallucinations, decreases the safety of patients with acute myocardial infarction. Unexpected hospitalization and sudden cessation of alcohol consumption may increase in-hospital complications and length of stay and even precipitate death.

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