Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale
Predicts risk of severe alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients.
Use in patients ≥18 years old admitted to general floor, with or without history of alcohol abuse. Do not use in patients with active or uncontrolled seizure disorder.
Management
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Subjects at risk for alcohol withdrawal should be placed on symptom-triggered therapy.
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May be used to inform which patients may be appropriate candidates for the CIWA-Ar protocol.
Critical Actions
PAWSS Scores ≥4 suggest high risk for complicated AWS. Prophylaxis and/or treatment may be indicated.