Comparing length of stay between adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit with alcohol withdrawal syndrome treated with phenobarbital versus lorazepam. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Comparing length of stay between adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit with alcohol withdrawal syndrome treated with phenobarbital versus lorazepam.

Published: 2026 Jul

Authors

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Abstract

Review the use of phenobarbital and lorazepam to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in the ICU, compare length of stay, examine medication use trends, implement provider training, and evaluate outcomes post-training.

Keywords: alcoholism, lorazepam, phenobarbital, quality improvement, substance withdrawal syndrome

Source

Journal of critical care medicine (Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Targu-Mures)

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

42516150

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