Publications by authors named "Kelsey E Whiston"
Background: Phenobarbital may offer advantages over benzodiazepines for severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (SAWS), but its impact on clinical outcomes has not been fully elucidated.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical impact of phenobarbital versus benzodiazepines for SAWS.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study compared phenobarbital to benzodiazepines for the management of SAWS for patients admitted to progressive or intensive care units (ICUs) between July 2018 and July 2022.