Meeting
Abstract Number: 44
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Alcohol withdrawal is a common issue in hospitalized patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Alcohol withdrawal occurs when the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) stimulating effect of alcohol is removed, resulting in an excess of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Treatment typically consists of as needed benzodiazepines, which activate GABA. However, this reactive […]