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  • Title: Symptom-triggered benzodiazepine therapy for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the emergency department: a comparison with the standard fixed dose benzodiazepine regimen.
    Author: Cassidy EM, O'Sullivan I, Bradshaw P, Islam T, Onovo C.
    Journal: Emerg Med J; 2012 Oct; 29(10):802-4. PubMed ID: 22011975.
    Abstract:
    The aim of the study was to compare symptom-triggered and standard benzodiazepine regimens for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in an emergency department clinical decision unit. The authors found that the symptom-triggered approach reduced cumulative benzodiazepine dose and length of stay.
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