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Table 3 Distribution of alcohol levels in all trauma patients

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

  1. BAC, Blood Alcohol Concentration
  2. Alcohol+, positive screening for alcohol
  3. SD, Standard Deviation