How exactly to prescribe thiamine for the prevention of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Why is this so important? In persons with an alcohol use disorder, thiamine deficiency can lead to a potentially very serious problem–Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is characterized by abrupt onset of cognitive impairment, an unsteady gait, and ophthalmoplegia although this classic triad is found in only a minority of patients. Note: The syndrome is more common…