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CIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal)

CIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

β„Ή Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

CIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal)

Nausea and vomiting (0–7)
Tremor (0–7)
Paroxysmal sweats (0–7)
Anxiety (0–7)
Agitation (0–7)
Tactile disturbances (0–7)
Auditory disturbances (0–7)
Visual disturbances (0–7)
Headache, fullness in head (0–7)
Orientation and clouding of sensorium (0–4)
CIWA-Ar score
12
Severity bands per the ASAM guideline (2020): < 10 mild, 10–18 moderate, β‰₯ 19 severe; hospital protocols may use other cut-offsScoring is done by medical staff; treatment decisions are made by a physicianCIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Withdrawal severity
Moderate

More about: CIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal)

What it calculates

The β€œCIWA Score (Alcohol Withdrawal)” calculator computes CIWA-Ar score from 10 parameters: nausea and vomiting (0–7), tremor (0–7), paroxysmal sweats (0–7), anxiety (0–7), agitation (0–7), tactile disturbances (0–7), auditory disturbances (0–7), visual disturbances (0–7), headache, fullness in head (0–7), orientation and clouding of sensorium (0–4).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Nausea and vomiting (0–7) = 2, Tremor (0–7) = 3, Paroxysmal sweats (0–7) = 2, Anxiety (0–7) = 2, Agitation (0–7) = 1, Tactile disturbances (0–7) = 0, Auditory disturbances (0–7) = 0, Visual disturbances (0–7) = 1, Headache, fullness in head (0–7) = 1, Orientation and clouding of sensorium (0–4) = 0 the result is 12 (Severity bands per the ASAM guideline (2020): < 10 mild, 10–18 moderate, β‰₯ 19 severe; hospital protocols may use other cut-offs).

How to use

  1. Enter nausea and vomiting (0–7), tremor (0–7), paroxysmal sweats (0–7), anxiety (0–7), agitation (0–7), tactile disturbances (0–7), auditory disturbances (0–7), visual disturbances (0–7), headache, fullness in head (0–7) and orientation and clouding of sensorium (0–4) β€” each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. CIWA-Ar score is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)Β². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)Β² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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