DTs? NBD. Strategies for Managing Complicated Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome -- Pharmacy Grand Rounds

Pharmacy Grand Rounds presentation by Matthew Morrisette and Amanda Liszewski of the Critical Care Pharmacy Team at UVA Health System recorded on April 13th, 2018. Their objectives were to:
Explain the phathophysiology, role of neurotransmitters, and clinical manifestations associated with acute alcohol withdrawal
Discuss current strategies for assessing and treating alcohol withdrawal, with focus on benzodiazepines
Analyze the literature evaluating non-benzodaizepine agents utilized in the management of acute alcohol withdrawal
Review institutional practices for managing alcohol withdrawal at UVA, and apply current evidince to identify opportunities to optimize our clinical practice