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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS) in an emergency department setting.

February 13, 2026International Emergency Nursing0 citationsOpen Access

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Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS) for patients cared for in an emergency department/Level I Trauma Center: An evidence-based practice change

JLJessica LawienFroedtert Hospital JWJennifer WelterLutheran Hospital JAJamie ArandaMedical College of Wisconsin

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS) in an emergency department setting.
Implemented PAWSS screening tool in the emergency department
Monitored emergency department length of stay (ED LOS)
Tracked ICU admissions related to alcohol withdrawal
Assessed medication use for alcohol withdrawal treatment
Decreased emergency department length of stay (ED LOS) for patients
Reduced number of ICU admissions for alcohol withdrawal
Lowered use of medications for treating alcohol withdrawal

Abstract

Implementation of PAWSS resulted in decreased ED LOS, decreased ICU admissions, and decreased use of medications for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. These promising results suggest PAWSS is a valuable screening tool for ED patients with the potential for experiencing alcohol withdrawal.

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