1164: Phenobarbital First Rather Than Mixed With Benzo May Be the Better Strategy for ICU Patients With AWS

The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast by Pharmacy Joe

Sep 10, 20263:11Science & Medicine

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1164 In this episode, I’ll discuss phenobarbital vs. benzodiazepine-based pathways for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the ICU.

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