Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WAT-1) for Pediatric Withdrawal
Estimates severity of opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal in children.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Previous 12 hours
No
0Yes
+1No
0Yes
+1No
0Yes
+1Observe 2 mins before stimulus (e.g. routine care)
≤0 OR asleep or awake and calm
0≥1 OR awake and distressed
+1None or mild
0Moderate to severe
+1No
0Yes
+1None or mild
0Moderate to severe
+10-1 time
0≥2 times
+1Observe during 1 min progressive stimulus
None or mild
0Moderate to severe
+1Normal
0Increased
+1Post-stimulus recovery
<2 min
02-5 min
+1>5 min
+2Result:
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