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title: "Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and the Trauma Patient"
description: "The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting optimal and equitable trauma care through education, research, and collaboration. Explore the Journal of Trauma Nursing, specialized courses, and networking opportunities to advance trauma care."
url: "https://traumanurses.org/education/archived-webinars/item/alcohol-withdrawal-syndrome-and-the-trauma-patient"
date: "2026-06-21T08:04:50+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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#  Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and the Trauma Patient

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**Presentation Date:** 03/02/2022

**CE Expiration Date:** 03/02/2025

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**DURATION:** 58:45

This webinar will discuss alcohol’s effect on the brain, define alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), discuss use of the CIWA-Ar tool, and list treatment options for AWS.

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**Beatrice K. Launius, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, TCRN**, Chief NP, Trauma and Acute Care, Ochsner LSU Academic Medical Center, Shreveport, LA.

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