Consequences of At-risk Alcohol Consumption in ICU Patients

At-risk drinking is known to cause a high incidence of alcohol withdrawal syndrome which has a high impact on morbidity and mortality.

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Key information

Conditions

Alcohol Abuse Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia Alcohol-Related Disorders Alcoholism Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Chemically-Induced Disorders Dyskinesias Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Psychomotor Agitation Psychomotor Disorders Signs and Symptoms Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Nantes University Hospital

Nantes, 44093, France

About this study

Alcohol-use disorder has a significant impact on morbidity in surgical intensive care units and is known to cause alcohol withdrawal syndrome which mortality can reach 50% if left untreated. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of alcohol use disorder on one-year mortality and adverse ICU outcomes such as agitation in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All consecutive patients aged 18 years old or more admitted in ICU

Exclusion criteria

No exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

No Interventional study

Other

no interventional study

Primary outcomes

One-Year Mortality

Time frame: The primary outcome measure was assessed at one year after ICU discharge

Assessment of mortality at one year after ICU discharge

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nantes University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Consequences of At-risk Alcohol Consumption in ICU Patients : the Impact OH Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Jun 21, 2018
Registry last updated: Jun 21, 2018

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