Em Pulse

Alcohol use disorder is extremely prevalent in the United States, affecting over 5% of the population 12 and older. We see patients suffering from this disease in our EDs - sometimes for complications of acute intoxication (like car accidents) and sometimes for withdrawal symptoms. In this two part series, we’re joined by Addiction Medicine Specialists, Dr. Aimee Moulin and Dr. Liz Johnson, to learn more about acute alcohol withdrawal and management of alcohol use disorder. In part 1, we discuss the presentation and emergent stabilization of patients with severe alcohol withdrawal.  Special thanks for Phoebe for sharing her story of her personal battle with alcohol use disorder!  What is your go to med for acute alcohol withdrawal? Does your hospital have set protocols? We always appreciate hearing how things are done at different institutions. Tag us on social media, @empulsepodcast, or reach out via email empulsepodcast@gmail.com, or through our website, ucdavisem.com. Please encourage your friends and co