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Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Guidelines - Veterans Affairs
www.ci2i.research.va.govSeizure prophylaxis : Chlordiazepoxide 50 mg q6h x 4, begin when BAC <0.1% (or sooner if directed by medical provider). 6. If CIWA-Ar score < 10, repeat CIWA-Ar q shift. Repeat sooner if symptoms worsen. 7. If CIWA-Ar score is 10 or greater, give oxazepam 30mg po OR chlordiazepoxide 50mg po as ordered, and repeat CIWA-Ar in 1 hour (awaken if ...
Managing Neurostorming in a Patient with Severe Brain …
www.nacns.orgDiffuse Axonal Injury Interventricular hemorrhage Subarachnoid hemorrhage Pulmonary contusions L1,L2 Transverse process fx Grade 2 liver Case Study Transferred to SICU: ICP monitor placed Sedation started: Propofol 10mg Pain medication started: 50 mcg Fentanyl Seizure prophylaxis: Fosphenyton q 8 …
SEIZURE PROPHYLAXIS IN PATIENTS WITH …
www.surgicalcriticalcare.net2 Accepted 8/27/2012 INTRODUCTION Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a common neurologic disorder accounting for 1.1 million emergency department visits and one hospitalization per 1,000 people each year in the United States (1,2).