Alcohol Withdrawl Flashcards by Jeffery Jorgenson | Brainscape

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Alcohol Withdrawl Treamtment

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Benzodiazepines
Ativan - 1-2mg
Valium - 5-10mg
Versed - 2.5mg IV/IO (repeat every 5 minutes) OR 5mg IM/IN, repeat every 10 min if symptoms persist

Contact med control for sedation

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Alcohol Withdrawl Pearls

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May still experience symptoms even with BAL lower
May require large doses of benzos. but may have a synergistic affect

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