Wernicke Encephalopathy Staff Awareness: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
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Michael Vargas Chavez, MSN, RN, EMT-I, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Abstract
Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that is clinically misdiagnosed 75-80% of the time due to the symptoms being presented; ataxia, nystagmus, and delirium. The study focuses on clinical education, treatment, and prevention for patients at risk of WE.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-07-19T18:59:36Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Thiamine; Treatment; Wernicke Encephalopathy |
Conference Information
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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