Assess Phenobarbital Use for Alcohol Withdrawal

September 2022

Ongoing benzodiazepine shortages are leading to questions about managing acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Any benzo can be used, depending on your supply.

Try to use oral benzos. Save IV for severe withdrawal.

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