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Kevin and Dr. Wolf discuss alcohol withdrawal syndrome and its implications for emergency nursing.

In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf delve into a critical but often underestimated condition: alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). They challenge the assumptions and biases emergency nurses may bring to patient care, particularly in identifying withdrawal symptoms in individuals who don't fit the "typical" profile. The discussion emphasizes the importance of early recognition, exploring how biases can cloud clinical judgment and hinder effective decision-making. Kevin and Dr. Wolf also provide essential insights into screening, scoring, and treating AWS, equipping emergency nurses with the knowledge needed to improve patient outcomes for this potentially life-threatening condition. MD Calc CIWA -AR https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1736/ciwa-ar-alcohol-withdrawal Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10102/prediction-alcohol-withdrawal-severity-scale#pearls-pitfalls Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ To support the show: Leave an…

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Hosts: Kevin McFarlane RN, Dr. Lisa Wolf

Topics covered

• alcohol withdrawal
• emergency nursing
• clinical judgment
• patient care
• screening
• treatment

Keywords

• alcohol withdrawal syndrome
• AWS
• emergency nurses
• clinical judgment
• screening
• treatment
• patient outcomes

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Organizations: MD Calc, Art of Emergency Nursing

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