Episode Details
Back to Episodes35. Ask a Fellow: Taking the Zzz out of Sleep- Benzodiazepine (Mis)use in Hospital
Published 7 years, 1 month ago
Description
Guest Fellow: Dr. Sam Thrall (Geriatric Medicine)
Special Guest: Dr. Olivia Geen (Internal Medicine Resident)
Host: Dr. Zahra Merali (Internal Medicine Resident)
Episode reviewed by: Dr. Joye St. Onge (Geriatrician)
Take a listen to our ask a fellow episode on benzodiazepines! Although they are the 10th most prescribed medication in older adults, these drugs are associated with many negative side effects including delirium and falls. We discuss Choosing Wisely Canada guidelines and the Beers List, as well as deprescribing methods and the EMPOWER trial. Sam also tells us about useful facts relating to commonly used sleeping aids and drugs used for aggressive behaviour. Lessons learned: Start low, go slow.