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Alcohol withdrawal

E F McElmeel, P Di Dente

    The Nurse Practitioner
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Primary health care nurses must assess patients for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This article details its phases, pathophysiology, complicating factors, and assessment strategies for acute cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Internal Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common clinical concern in primary healthcare settings.
    • Nurses play a crucial role in identifying and managing patients experiencing AWS.
    • Understanding AWS pathophysiology is essential for effective patient assessment and care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define the two major phases of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
    • To review the pathophysiology behind the clinical manifestations of AWS.
    • To describe complicating factors and influences on AWS.
    • To provide a framework for assessing patients with acute alcohol withdrawal.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
    • Synthesis of information on pathophysiology and clinical presentation.
    • Development of an assessment approach for primary care nurses.

    Main Results:

    • AWS presents with distinct phases and underlying physiological mechanisms.
    • Various conditions can complicate or worsen AWS symptoms.
    • A structured approach to patient assessment is vital for timely intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses require comprehensive knowledge of AWS for accurate patient assessment.
    • Understanding AWS phases and contributing factors improves patient management.
    • Effective assessment strategies are key to addressing acute alcohol withdrawal in primary care.

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