Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V diagnostic criteria for AWS:
Two (or more) of the following present within a few hours after the cessation or reduction of he...
Goals of therapy:
“Provide a safe withdrawal from the drug(s) of dependence.”
“Provide humane withdrawal and protect patient’s dignity.”
“Prepare patient for ongoin...
Managing alcohol withdrawal is only first step toward treating patient’s underlying AUD.
Discharge arrangements should include:
Development of plan to engage patien...
Muncie HL Jr, Yasinian Y, Oge’ L. Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2013;88(9):589–595. [View Abstract on O...
F10.239 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
F10.230 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated
F10.231 Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
F10.232 Alcohol dependence...
Any BZD dose should be patient specific, sufficient to achieve and maintain a “light somnolence” (e.g., sleeping but easily arousable), and should be tapered off carefully to prevent B...
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