Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Episode 21 - What's the deal with phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal?
Episode 21 - What's the deal with phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal?
Episode 21 - What's the deal with phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal?
Friday 25th February 2022
Discover how phenobarbital can be used for alcohol withdrawal treatment in this episode with Dr. Casey Grover. Learn dosing tips and its benefits over benzodiazepines.
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Get the buttons here!Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal: Insights and Practical Tips
Phenobarbital is a medication that can be used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. While there is no true consensus here, uptodate recommends against the use of phenobarbital as monotherapy for alcohol withdrawal, given the well-established efficacy of a symptom-triggered therapy with a long-acting benzodiazepine, such as diazepam, as compared to phenobarbital.
Ever found yourself in the emergency room, wondering if there's a better way to handle alcohol withdrawal than just reaching for benzodiazepines? Dr. Casey Grover dives into this very question in Episode 21 of 'Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care'. This episode is all about phenobarbital—a medication you might not be too familiar with but could be a game-changer in your practice. Dr.
Grover breaks down the ins and outs of dosing and administering phenobarbital, comparing its effectiveness to the more commonly used benzodiazepines. He also sheds light on why this alternative might be worth considering, especially in acute care settings where every decision counts. If you're a healthcare professional looking to expand your toolkit for treating substance use disorders, this episode is packed with practical advice and evidence-based insights. Dr.
Grover doesn't just stop at the technical details; he also discusses the broader implications of using phenobarbital, including its role in addressing the opioid epidemic and providing compassionate care to patients in crisis. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this underutilized medication and see how it can make a difference in your approach to alcohol withdrawal treatment.