Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Episode 36 - What labs can you use to assess alcohol use? (follow up to Episode #27)
Episode 36 - What labs can you use to assess alcohol use? (follow up to Episode #27)
Episode 36 - What labs can you use to assess alcohol use? (follow up to Episode #27)
Friday 30th September 2022
Discover essential lab tests for assessing alcohol use in emergency care with Dr. Casey Grover. Learn which tests are reliable and how to interpret them.
24 minutes
Informative
Educational
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
110 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Unlocking the Secrets of Lab Tests for Alcohol Use in Emergency Care
Treating substance use disorders saves lives.
Picture this: you're in the middle of a busy shift in the Emergency Department, and a patient comes in who you suspect has an alcohol use disorder. But which lab tests should you order to confirm your hunch? In this episode of 'Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care', Dr. Casey Grover takes you through the maze of lab tests available to assess alcohol use and alcohol use disorder.
Whether you're familiar with carbohydrate deficient transferrin, GGT, AST, ALT, and MCV, or you're hearing about ethyl glucuronide, ethyl sulfate, and phosphatidylethanol for the first time, this episode has got you covered. Dr. Grover breaks down the sensitivity and specificity of each test and offers practical advice on interpreting the results. This isn't just a dry run-through of medical jargon; it's a hands-on guide aimed at helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions quickly.
The episode emphasizes the critical role of early intervention in treating substance use disorders, potentially saving lives. If you're working in acute care or emergency medicine, this episode is a must-listen to enhance your toolkit for tackling alcohol use disorders.