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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2] Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that can occur when a person who has been drinking alcohol every day suddenly stops drinking alcohol.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) may be classified as:[1]
- Uncomplicated withdrawal (first 6 hours)
- Alcohol hallucinosis (8-12 hours)
- Alcohol withdrawal seizures (12-24 hours)
- Alcohol withdrawal delirium (24-72 hours)
Pathophysiology
Causes
Alcohol withdrawal occurs with sudden discontinuation of alcohol intake after consumption of large quantities of alcohol for more than two weeks.[2]
Differentiating Xyz from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Routine laboratory tests should include:[3]
- Blood or breath alcohol concentration
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Electrolytes
- Glucose
- Liver function tests
- Renal function tests
- Urinalysis
- Urine toxicology
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
References
- ↑ Wolf C, Curry A, Nacht J, Simpson SA (2020). "Management of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: Current Perspectives". Open Access Emerg Med. 12: 53–65. doi:10.2147/OAEM.S235288. PMC 7093658 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 32256131 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Muncie HL, Yasinian Y, Oge' L (2013). "Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome". Am Fam Physician. 88 (9): 589–95. PMID 24364635.
- ↑ Mirijello A, D'Angelo C, Ferrulli A, Vassallo G, Antonelli M, Caputo F; et al. (2015). "Identification and management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome". Drugs. 75 (4): 353–65. doi:10.1007/s40265-015-0358-1. PMC 4978420. PMID 25666543.