Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy
Phenobarbital Versus Benzodiazepine‐Based Pathways for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Objective To compare outcomes of phenobarbital‐based versus benzodiazepine‐based pathways for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in critically ill adults and evaluate whether pathway design and timing of phenobarbital use affect treatment outcomes. Data Sources A librarian‐led search of MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov , and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform was conducted through July 2024, with updates in Decem …