Symptom-Triggered Therapy Using Minnesota Detoxification Scale (MINDS) on Medical-Surgical Units

A symptom-triggered therapy protocol was initiated for treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, with observed decreases in length of stay, transfers to higher level of care, and benzodiazepine use, proving it more effective and safer in managing patients than fixed-schedule dosing. Keywords: alcohol withdrawal delirium, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, benzodiazepines, clinical nurse leaders, quality improvement
Learning Outcome: After completing this education activity, the learner will be able to discuss how management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome using the Minnesota Detoxification Scale (MINDS), coupled with a symptom-triggered [...]