Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes Associated With High-Dose Intravenous Thiamine Administration in Patients With Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome due to thiamine deficiency. There is no consensus regarding thiamine dosing when Wernicke encephalopathy is suspected. A longstanding dosing strategy for Wernicke encephalopathy is 100mg daily, yet updated clinical guidelines suggest using high-dose intravenous (HDIV) thiamine.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Zev M. Nakamura, Jason R. Tatreau, Donald L. Rosenstein, Eliza M. Park Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research