BAC |
Stage | Clinical Symptoms |
0.01 - 0.05 | Subclinical | Behavior nearly normal by ordinary observation |
0.03 - 0.12 | Euphoria | Mild euphoria, sociability, talkativeness 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 | Excietment | Emotional instability; loss of critical judgment Impairment of perception, memory and comprehension Decreased sensory response; increased reaction time Reduced visual acuity; peripheral vision and glare recovery Decreased sensory-motor coordination; 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 Decreased muscular coordination; staggering gait; slurred speech Apathy, lethargy |
0.25 - 0.40 | Stupor | General inertia; approaching loss of motor functions Markedly decreased response to stimuli Marked decrease in muscular coordination; 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 |