From: A Ten year review of alcohol use and major trauma in a Canadian province: still a major problem
BAC (mmol/L) | Stage | Symptoms | Alcohol + N = 5170 | Alcohol Level mean ± SD (mmol/L) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2.00 – 10.85 | Subclinical | Behavior Normal | 488 (9.4 %) | 6.17 ± 2.4 |
6.51 – 26.04 | Euphoria | Difficulty concentrating | 1268 (24.5 %) | 16.98 ± 5.7 |
Talkative | ||||
Lowered inhibition | ||||
Brighter color in face | ||||
Fine motor skills are lacking | ||||
19.53 – 54.25 | Excitement | Senses are dulled | 2863 (55.4 %) | 37.25 ± 9.7 |
Poor coordination | ||||
Drowsy | ||||
Beginnings of erratic behavior | ||||
Slow reaction time | ||||
Impaired judgement | ||||
39.06 – 65.10 | Confusion | Exaggerated emotions | 1995 (38.6 %) | 50.81 ± 7.4 |
Difficulty walking | ||||
Blurred vision | ||||
Slurred speech | ||||
Pain in dulled | ||||
58.59 – 86.8 | Stupor | Cannot stand or walk | 1152 (22.3 %) | 65.14 ± 8.2 |
Vomiting | ||||
Unconsciousness is possible | ||||
Decreased response to stimuli | ||||
Apathetic | ||||
75.95 – 108.5 | Coma | Unconscious | 239 (4.6 %) | 85.47 ± 7.5 |
Low body temperature | ||||
Possible death | ||||
Shallow breathing | ||||
Slow pulse | ||||
>97.6 | Death | Death due to respiratory failure | 27 (0.5 %) | 106.38 ± 8.3 |