You have probably heard about CIWA and that it's used to help patients going through withdrawal. But what is CIWA protocol? And how does it help with alcohol withdrawal? Do you need to be a doctor to use it? Understand that a person does not become an alcoholic overnight. It takes months, even years to develop alcohol dependency. But when you look at the root cause, there's always a deeper reason.
In this episode, we will talk about the CIWA protocol and how it helps patients going through the withdrawal phase. If you are a new nurse or a nursing student you'll learn everything about withdrawal and the CIWA protocol. If you have been a nurse for a few years you'll learn about why people become dependent on alcohol and what causes your patient to have these crazy withdrawal symptoms. So, grab your favorite coffee and join us, let's all learn about CIWA protocol and how it can help save lives.
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00:00 Introduction
01:29 What happens to someone that goes through alcohol withdrawal.
02:53 How GABA affects the body
05:06 Alcohol affects depression and anxiety
05:50 How to deal with alcoholic patients
08:08 Families should create a safe space
09:10 Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
13:07 What is CIWA Protocol?
15:20 Intravenous (IV) over Per Oral (PO)
17:34 The CIWA Protocol Scale
21:32 Drug Dosages
23:45 Seizure precautions
24:23 Drug Selection
28:22 Physical restraints
29:54 Wrapping up the episode
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