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Alcohol withdrawal.

P H Chang·M B Steinberg
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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a significant cause of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Physicians should be able to: (1) identify high-risk patients preoperatively by using the various screening tests, (2) recognize patterns with AWS, and (3) use the appropriate supportive, behavioral, nutritional and pharmacological treatment.

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P H Chang, M B Steinberg. 2001. Alcohol withdrawal.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70372-2

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