This week we discuss the role of phenobarbital in the management of severe alcohol withdrawal.
Episode 57.0 – Phenobarbital in Alcohol Withdrawal
Show Notes
References
Riggan MA et al. Regarding “Phenobarbital for acute alcohol withdrawal: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo controlled study.” J Emerg Med 2016; 50 (6): 895-8. PMID: 27221017
Rosenson J et al. Phenobarbital for acute alcohol withdrawal: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo controlled study. J Emerg Med 2013; 44(3): 592-8. PMID: 2299978
Just to clarify – diazepam can be described as having an automatic taper, not an autonomic taper.