Global Emergency and Critical CareObjective: This study examined demographic characteristics, psychiatric comorbidities, and short‑term outcomes of substance‑using adults with positive urine drug tests in an emergency department (ED) setting.
Meltem Gürü, Habibe Selmin Özensoy
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Discouraging Use of Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Insomnia [PDF]
, 2018 Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia because patients respond quickly to them. Although they are meant to be short-term solutions, patients often use them for more than ten years.
Tsao, Jackie
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Affinities and densities of high-affinity [3H]muscimol (GABA-A) binding sites and of central benzodiazepine receptors are unchanged in autopsied brain tissue from cirrhotic patients with hepatic encephalopathy [PDF]
, 1988 Roger F. Butterworth +3 more
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Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction In a previous study, a reduction in hypnotic‐related fall and injury incidence rates was revealed after the hospital‐wide standardization of hypnotic bundles for insomnia. Subsequently, a subgroup analysis was conducted to identify high‐efficacy groups for new hypnotic bundles. Methods Total fall rates, hypnotic‐related fall rates,
Yuta Yoshino, Naoko Fudaka, Miyuki Ogawa
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Epilepsia OpenThe Seizure Termination Project developed expert consensus recommendations for outpatient management of seizure clusters and prolonged seizures to prevent progression to a higher‐level emergency.
Michael Chez +5 more
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Sedative effects of detomidine and midazolam combination in horses
Open Veterinary JournalBackground: The combination of detomidine and midazolam may provide safer sedation with muscle-relaxant effects, which is particularly necessary during standing procedures. Aim: Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the sedative and muscle-
Érika Ribeiro Gomes +9 more
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Diazepam-binding inhibitor/acyl-CoA-binding protein mRNA and peripheral benzodiazepine receptor mRNA in endocrine and immune tissues after prenatal diazepam exposure of male and female rats [PDF]
, 2000 B. Bürgi +2 more
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Safety of MRI Examinations Under Sedation: A Nationwide Survey in Japan
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background MRI is performed under sedation for patients requiring immobility or for those already sedated for clinical management. Although specialist guidelines advocate for anesthesiologist‐led care, non‐anesthesiologist‐led adult sedation is a common practice worldwide. Furthermore, the increase in risk attributable to sedation has not been
Shiori Amemiya +5 more
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Appendix 6: The Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) Adaptation for High‐Dose Non‐Therapeutic Benzodiazepine Users [PDF]
, 2004 Tom Waller, Daphne Rumball
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Exploring the roles and impacts of pharmacists embedded in general practice: a scoping review
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.Abstract Background The role of the general practice pharmacist (GPP) in Australia is not yet clearly defined, and their clinical expertise remains underutilised in general practice settings. This may be attributed to a limited understanding of pharmacists' capabilities, which can hinder optimal GPP utilisation.
Christel Chandra +3 more
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