Effective Management of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Emergency Department

The chapter explores various strategies and challenges in managing alcohol withdrawal in the emergency department, emphasizing a symptom-driven approach tailored to the severity of withdrawal. It discusses the use of assessment tools like the CWA protocol and the potential benefits of adjunctive Fina barbiturates alongside benzodiazepines for severe cases. Recommendations for anti-craving medications like Naltrexone and Gabapentin are also considered to support alcohol cessation in patients with alcohol use disorder.