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The possible clinical utility of the alcohol biomarker phosphatidylethanol for managing suspected alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients: A case report.

Amber N EdinoffDavid B HathawayDavid Martinez GarzaJordan H RosenJoji Suzuki
Published in: The American journal on addictions (2024)
This is a clinical case study available looking at PEth and withdrawal in hospitalized patients. It proposes that PEth can be used as a way to quickly rule out alcohol withdrawal to avoid misdiagnoses and the possibility of a prolonged hospital stay.
Keyphrases
  • alcohol consumption
  • healthcare
  • emergency department
  • electronic health record