Assess alcohol withdrawal severity in CL psychiatry settings
CIWA-Ar Calculator
The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised (CIWA-Ar) evaluates the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms to guide treatment. Based on Sullivan et al. (1989), Archives of Internal Medicine. Enter scores for each symptom as observed in the patient.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only and should be administered by a trained clinician. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment. Consult relevant guidelines (e.g., Delirium in CL Psychiatry) for withdrawal-related delirium management. CIWA-Ar based on Sullivan et al. (1989), Archives of Internal Medicine.