BAC
(g/100 ml of blood
or g/210 l of breath) |
Stage |
Clinical symptoms |
0.01 - 0.05 |
Subclinical |
Behavior nearly normal by ordinary observation |
0.03 - 0.12 |
Euphoria |
Mild euphoria, sociability, talkitiveness
Increased self-confidence; decreased inhibitions
Diminution of attention, judgment and control
Beginning of sensory-motor impairment
Loss of efficiency in finer performance tests |
0.09 - 0.25 |
Excitement |
Emotional instability; loss of critical judgment
Impairment of perception, memory and comprehension
Decreased sensitory response; increased reaction time
Reduced visual acuity; peripheral vision and glare recovery
Sensory-motor incoordination; impaired balance
Drowsiness |
0.18 - 0.30 |
Confusion |
Disorientation, mental confusion; dizziness
Exaggerated emotional states
Disturbances of vision and of perception of color, form, motion and dimensions
Increased pain threshold
Increased muscular incoordination; staggering gait; slurred speech
Apathy, lethargy |
0.25 - 0.40 |
Stupor |
General inertia; approaching loss of motor functions
Markedly decreased response to stimuli
Marked muscular incoordination; inability to stand or walk
Vomiting; incontinence
Impaired consciousness; sleep or stupor |
0.35 - 0.50 |
Coma |
Complete unconsciousness
Depressed or abolished reflexes
Subnormal body temperature
Incontinence
Impairment of circulation and respiration
Possible death |
0.45 + |
Death |
Death from respiratory arrest |