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5. Zorses and Hebras

Critical Care Time

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Understanding Wernicke's Encephalopathy and its Risk Factors

This chapter delves into Wernicke's encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disorder caused by thiamine deficiency commonly associated with alcohol use. It discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this condition, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing it in chronically undernourished individuals.

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