Banana bag

Banana bag

The majority of chronic alcoholics do NOT require a banana bag[1][2]

Thiamine 100mg IV
Folate 1mg IV (cheaper PO)
Multivitamin 1 tab IV (cheaper PO)
Magnesium sulfate 2mg IV
Normal saline as needed for hydration

Ethanol related disease processes

Ethanol toxicity
Alcohol use disorder
Alcohol withdrawal
- Alcohol withdrawal seizures
- Delerium tremens
Electrolyte/acid-base disorder

References

Krishel, S, et al. Intravenous Vitamins for Alcoholics in the Emergency Department: A Review. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 1998; 16(3):419–424.
Li, SF, et al. Vitamin deficiencies in acutely intoxicated patients in the ED. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2008; 26(7):792–795.

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