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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TypePoster
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Review TypeAbstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
FormatText-based Document
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Evidence LevelN/A
Research ApproachN/A
KeywordsThiamine;
Treatment;
Wernicke Encephalopathy
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Name30th International Nursing Research Congress
HostSigma Theta Tau International
LocationCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Date2019
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