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Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
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-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
another problem in addition ... Alternative causes ... useful initially to gain ... center that is using ... #EtOH #Withdrawal
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... Alcohol) • Drug ... Malnutrition / Drug Addiction ... #Algorithm #causes
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
for Treatment of Alcohol ... include abdominal pain ... , nausea, and diarrhea ... Therapies #Screening #Addiction ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Alcohol Use Disorder ... if also chronic pain ... , anxious, EtOH ... Treatment #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... - Statins - ETOH ... Weakness - Dark urine ... - Abdominal pain
Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS)

Part B: Based on patient interview: 

1. Have you ever
or barbiturates during ... sweating, agitation, nausea ... #Withdrawal #EtOH ... #Scale #Score #Diagnosis ... #Addiction
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

Resting Pulse Rate: Record beats per minute after patient is sitting or
still, but is able ... patient was having pain ... last ½ hour • 2 - nausea ... Buprenorphine #Score #Diagnosis ... #Addiction #Nursing