CIWA-Ar Calculator (Alcohol Withdrawal)
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CIWA-Ar Score
Total CIWA-Ar score out of 67. Educational reference only, not a substitute for clinical judgment.
Withdrawal Severity
General severity category based on the total score. Minimal to mild - pharmacological treatment not usually indicated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIWA-Ar used for?
CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, revised) assesses the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, commonly used in hospitals to guide medication dosing for withdrawal management.
What CIWA-Ar score requires treatment?
A score below 10 generally does not require pharmacological treatment. Scores of 10 or above often prompt medication, such as benzodiazepines, with scores above 20 indicating severe withdrawal requiring close monitoring.
How often is CIWA-Ar reassessed?
In clinical practice, CIWA-Ar is typically reassessed at regular intervals, often hourly during active withdrawal, to guide ongoing medication dosing (a protocol known as symptom-triggered therapy).
Is this calculator a substitute for medical advice?
No. This is an educational reference implementation of the standard CIWA-Ar scale, not a substitute for a physicians clinical assessment. Alcohol withdrawal can be medically serious and should always be managed by a qualified provider.
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