Treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome in a severe traumatic brain injury patient

Teah, M.K. and Chan, G.K. and Wong, M.T.F. and Yeap Boon Tat (2021) Treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome in a severe traumatic brain injury patient. BMJ Case Reports, 14 (1). ISSN 1757-790X

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Abstract

Prolonged exposure to benzodiazepines (BDZ) may contribute towards physical dependence, which is manifested by iatrogenic Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome (BWS), a condition often underdiagnosed. Current evidence recommends precluding BDZ infusion as sedation in the intensive care unit to avoid possible withdrawal and delirium issues. Administration of dexmedetomidine should be considered to facilitate weaning in patients with BWS. © 2021 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Adult intensive care, Intensive care, Mechanical ventilation
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	04 May 2021 08:27
Last Modified:	04 May 2021 08:27
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/26891

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