Generally we DON’T admit patients acutely solely for “Detox”
However the following groups should be admitted [taken from trust guide]
- Patients requiring admission for another reason – refer to appropriate specialty (e.g. Head injury going to CDU, or Upper GI bleed going to medicine)
- ALL patients with symptoms / signs of Wernicke’s – medicine
- ALL patients with Delirium Tremens – medicine
- ALL alcohol withdrawal fits if patient to remain abstinent – medicine
- ALL alcohol related seizures with possible other trigger – medicnie
- ALL decompensated alcoholic liver disease – medicine
If admitted to CDU – complete the PAT tool
