1. Conclusions AUD:s are common among hospitalised patients
AUD:s are commong among ICU patients
Many of AUD:s pass un-/ underdiagnosed
e.g. reasons for hospitalisation other than alcohol-related
AUD:s have an impact on perioperative risk of complications

2. Conclusions
The evidence of impact of AUD:s on ICU outcomes is conflicting Methods of detecting AUD:s vary in studies AUD:s should be screened, because They may affect patient outcome They are associated with increased risk of complications Critical illness may be a ”teachable moment” to change behavior

3. Conclusions
Relatively easy screening methods exist AUDIT-C comprises of three questions AUDIT-C can be asked from relatives in the ICU Brief interventions help in changing behavior in general hospital populations The effect of brief interventions in ICU patients have not been studied before Welcome to join: ICU-B.I. ClinicalTrials NCT