Citation

Hannibal J. Ugeskr. Laeger 1989; 151(2): 85-87.

Vernacular Title

Prognose ved svaer alkoholforgiftning.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2911902

Abstract

Out of 489 patients admitted to the poisoning treatment centre in 1986, 122 had serum ethanol values of greater than or equal to 66 mmol/l (0.3 per cent). 55% of the patients were men and 45% women. 69.1% of this fraction was in the age range 30-49 years. Verbal contact could be achieved in 69.9%. 4.9% of the selected patients had systolic blood pressures of less than 90 mmHg. 0.8% had rectal temperatures of less than 36.5 degrees C. Aspiration of the gastric contents was performed in 63%. Tracheal tubes were inserted in 6.6% and three of the patients required ventilation. A woman of 36 years with a serum ethanol value of 0.32% died. 58.5% were alcohol addicts, among these 64% were males. 53% had psychiatric histories. The average stay was 1.0 days. Signs of serious poisoning were rare and therapeutic problems moderate. Contrary to what might be expected, no excess of non-abusers was found among the patients without verbal contact. The importance of close observation of persons with severe alcohol poisoning is emphasized.

Language: da