Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology
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Clinical Trial
Resistant alcohol withdrawal: does an unexpectedly large sedative requirement identify these patients early?
While most patients with alcohol withdrawal (AW) respond to standard treatment that includes doses of benzodiazepines, nutrition and good supportive care (non resistant alcohol withdrawal-NRAW), a subgroup may resist therapy (resistant alcohol withdrawal-RAW). This study describes a distinct group of AW patients, their sedative requirements, and hospital courses. ⋯ RAW patients require large doses of benzodiazepine administration, additional sedatives, and undergo complicated hospitalizations.