At what level of alcohol in body incoordination occurs (in gram %)?
Correct Answer: 100 to 150
Description: Ans. c (100-150). (Ref Reddy 24th ed. Pg. 491)# Stage of inco-ordination of thought, speech and action is seen usually at blood alcohol levels between 100 to 150 mg%. It is characterized by memory impairment for recent events, inco-ordination of speech, staggering gait, increased reaction time, dry mouth and double or blurred vision.Educational point:WIDMARK FORMULA - which takes into account the size and sex of the person and the type of alcoholic liquor consumed: For analysis of blood the formula is:-A = prcwhere:# A = wt. of Alcohol in body in gm# p = body wt in kg.# c = cone, of alcohol in the blood, in mg/kg# r = is a constant 0.6 for men; 0.5 for women.For urine Analvsis the formula is a = 3/4 prq where q = cone, of alcohol in mg/kg in urine
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