- CIWA score 8 - 15. CIWA less than 8 may not need detox unless last alcohol consumption was less than 8 hours ago and withdrawal symptoms have not yet manifest. CIWA greater than 15 will likely benefit from inpatient detox.
- able to take po meds
- have a reliable close contact who can stay with the patient throughout the detox period (3-5 days) and monitor the patient
- able to attend daily medical visits
- no unstable psych or medical condition
- not pregnant
- no history of DTs or alcohol withdrawal seizures
Source
Volpicell, J and Teitelbaum, S. "Ambulatory alcohol detoxification" Up to Date. 8 Sep 2009.
