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The management of alcohol withdrawal *
Author(s) -
Foy Aidan
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1986.tb113735.x
Subject(s) - alcohol withdrawal syndrome , medicine , intensive care medicine , alcohol , psychology , psychiatry , biochemistry , chemistry
Alcohol withdrawal is a common condition which often complicates intercurrent illness. Its severity and course are determined largely by the setting in which it occurs. This article discusses the history, pathophysiology, pathogenesis and principles of the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. The importance of environment and basic nursing care are stressed and the use of drugs is discussed. A withdrawal assessment scale is also included.