Outcomes After Implementation of an Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol at a Single Institution.

There are varying dosing strategies for the administration of benzodiazepines in the setting of alcohol withdrawal. In October 2014, a symptom-based alcohol withdrawal protocol (AWP) using the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol, Revised (CIWA-Ar) scale was implemented at one institution. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the AWP.

Management of U-500 insulin users during inpatient admissions within a Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare inpatient insulin needs with usual home insulin needs for severely insulin resistant individuals using U-500 insulin.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients using U-500 insulin at one institution. Subjects were divided into 3 groups according to their pre-admission HbA1c [<8%, 8-8.

Impact of Psychotropic Medication Reviews on Prescribing Patterns.

Clinical pharmacy specialist-led medication reviews may present an effective way to deliver provider education and improve safe prescribing practices.