Original Article

Anesthetic Management of Trauma: Influence of Alcohol Ingestion

Authors: JAMES F. LEE, M.D., A H GIESECKE, Jr., M.D., M T JENKINS, M.D.

Abstract

Contrary to previous studies, the authors found that blood levels of alcohol below 250 mg. had no effect upon untoward effects of anesthesia nor was attended by a greater morbidity or mortality. However, higher levels seemed to have an unfavorable effect upon these items.

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