Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Guidelines - Veterans Affairs
CIWA-Ar<5 for two consecutive shifts. 9. Continue medication as ordered and alert medical provider when patient requires more than 210mg of oxazepam or 350mg of chlordiazepoxide in 24 hours. Patient may continue medication per protocol if needed. 10 Notify HO if CIWA >19, significant fall risk, requires restraints, risk of harm to
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