Blood Alcohol
Content (BAC)
(g/100 ml of bloodor g/210 l of breath)
BAC
Stage
Clinical symptoms
0.01
- 0.05
Subclinical
Behavior nearly normal by ordinary observation
0.03
- 0.12
Euphoria
Mild
euphoria, sociability, talkitivenessIncreased self-confidence;
decreased inhibitionsDiminution of attention, judgment and
controlBeginning of sensory-motor impairmentLoss of efficiency
in finer performance tests
0.09
- 0.25
Excitement
Emotional instability; loss of critical judgmentImpairment of
perception, memory and comprehensionDecreased sensitory
response; increased reaction timeReduced visual acuity;
peripheral vision and glare recoverySensory-motor incoordination;
impaired balanceDrowsiness
0.18
- 0.30
Confusion
Disorientation, mental confusion; dizzinessExaggerated emotional
statesDisturbances of vision and of perception of color, form,
motion and dimensionsIncreased pain thresholdIncreased muscular
incoordination; staggering gait; slurred speechApathy, lethargy
0.25
- 0.40
Stupor
General inertia; approaching loss of motor functionsMarkedly
decreased response to stimuliMarked muscular incoordination;
inability to stand or walkVomiting; incontinenceImpaired
consciousness; sleep or stupor
0.35
- 0.50
Coma
Complete unconsciousnessDepressed or abolished reflexesSubnormal
body temperatureIncontinence
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