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Short alcohol withdrawal scale (SAWS) calculator

Please rate the following conditions in the patient for the last 24 hours.

 

Score each symptom based on the following scale:

0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe

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Result

Total score:

Score explanation

1 – 11: Mild withdrawal

12 and up: Moderate to severe withdrawal

 

Please consult the withdrawal medications and dosing guidance for more information.

 

Withdrawal medications and dosing guidance

Score must be bigger than 0

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