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.
âPatients with moderate or severe alcohol withdrawal need close monitoring, some in an intensive care setting (table 2). (See 'Disposition and monitoring' above.) âFor delirium tremens refractory to aggressive treatment with high-dose benzodiazepines, we suggest treatment with phenobarbital or propofol (Grade 2C).