Table 2

Surveillance tools for alcohol withdrawal syndrome

ToolComponents of tool
CIWA-ARNausea/vomiting
Tremor
Diaphoresis
Anxiety
Agitation
Tactile disturbances
Auditory disturbances
Visual disturbances
Headache
Orientation
BAWSTremor
Diaphoresis
Agitation
Orientation
Hallucinations
mMINDSPulse
Diastolic blood pressure
Tremor
Diaphoresis
Hallucinations
Agitation
Orientation
Delusions
Seizure
  • BAWS, Brief Alcohol Withdrawal Scale; CIWA-AR, Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol; mMINDS, modified Minnesota Detoxification Scale.