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MDCalc Wars: Alcohol Withdrawal–When CIWA-Ar Breaks Down, mMINDS Score Still Works

by Eric Steinberg DO, MEHP posted January 26, 2026 No Comments

CIWA-Ar breaks down when patients can’t participate. mMINDS offers an objective, ICU-ready approach to scoring severe alcohol withdrawal—especially in delirious, intubated, or critically ill patients.

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