The relationship between alcohol and head injury and its effect on the conscious level

摘要: The incidence of head injury has risen in recent years and now accounts for almost one-third acute male surgical admissions to the Western Infirmary, Glasgow. A prospective study established that Glasgow alcohol is a major associated factor, 62% males 27% females having detectable levels blood (greater than 5 mg/100 ml); these patients mean level was 193 ml men 165 women. significantly higher who had 'a fall under influence', or been victims an assault, those involved traffic other accidents. This suggests may be important contributroy cause injuries this city. Depression conscious occurred at aroung 200 ml, but significant number coma serious injury.