PHENOBARBITAL USES FOR HUMANS OPTIONS

Kramp 1978 This can be the only obtainable prospective RCT that compares barbiturate to benzodiazepine for patients with critical alcohol withdrawal. 91 patients were randomized to get intramuscular diazepam vs. oral barbital (an early long-acting barbiturate). To preserve blinding of medical professionals and patients, all patients have been addre