CIWA-Ar — alcohol withdrawal
Ten items : nausea and vomiting, tremor, sweating, anxiety, agitation, tactile disturbances, auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headache, orientation. Under 8 mild, 8 to 15 moderate, above 15 severe with a high risk of delirium tremens. Timeline : tremor and anxiety at 6 to 24 hours, seizures at 12 to 48 hours, delirium tremens at 48 to 96 hours. Always give thiamine before glucose. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential clinical assessment landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Correct use of standardized scales (Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, etc.) is regularly tested on the OIIQ exam.