Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research
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Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. · Oct 2014
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyPredictors of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is associated with hospital mortality and length of stay. However, as there is no consensus regarding how to predict the development of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (SAWS), we sought to determine independent predictors of SAWS. ⋯ The course of prior episodes of AWS is the most reliable predictor of subsequent episodes. Thrombocytopenia and hypokalemia also correlate with SAWS. We propose further research into drinking patterns, gender, and medical comorbidities.