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Updated phenobarbital alcohol withdrawal protocol

See old algorithm here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/1485/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol

The protocol was consequently modified as shown below,
old algorithm here ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol ... was consequently ... modified as shown ... received sufficient treatment
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) - ICU OnePager

Scoring Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS):
 • PAWSS
 • CIWA-Ar
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Syndrome (AWS) ... Syndrome (AWS): ... : • Benzodiazepines ... #Syndrome #AWS ... #diagnosis #treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
(SPS) - Diagnosis ... - Diagnosis: ... Treatment: • ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol ... #Management #treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
anesthetic agents such as ... different hospitals' protocols ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm ... and treatment.
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... - Compartment syndrome ... - Cyanide - Propofol
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... depleted and in withdrawal ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... acute coronary syndrome ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS)

Part B: Based on patient interview: 

1. Have you ever
rehabilitation treatment ... or out-patient treatment ... "downers" like benzodiazepines ... Was the patient's ... #Scale #Score #Diagnosis
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ... ) - Management Algorithm ... Seek consultation as ... Antihistamines - Benzodiazepines ... #Treatment
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
starting amiodarone treatment ... respiratory distress syndrome ... been reported as ... manifestations following withdrawal ... macrophages Treatment