Definition of avert. transitive verb. 1 : to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance I found the sight so grotesque that I had to avert my eyes â¦ â John Gregory Dunne. 2 : to see coming and ward off : avoid avert disaster.
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromeâoften abbreviated to benzo withdrawalâis the cluster of symptoms that emerge when a person who has taken benzodiazepines, either medically or recreationally, and has developed a physical dependence undergoes dosage reduction or discontinuation.
Some clinicians treat alcohol withdrawal patients with an intravenous infusion of a combination of thiamine, folate, and a multivitamin in isotonic saline with 5 percent dextrose. The multivitamin makes the fluid appear yellow, and thus, this treatment combination is sometimes referred to as a âbanana bagâ.