title: Consumption of a large dose of alcohol in a short time span.
abstract: Blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) and time to peak BAC were determined in 16 subjects after ingestion of a large quantity of alcoholic beverages within a short drinking time span not exceeding 30 min. The first group (7 subjects) consumed alcohol after a 3- to 4-h fast. In the second group (9 subjects) the consumption of alcohol took place after eating a large meal. Venous blood samples taken 30 min after drinking finished were compared to the near-simultaneous Breathalyzer results. In addition, the minimum duration of a BAC plateau for these drinking circumstances was assessed.
authors.affiliation: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Forensic Laboratory Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Jakus
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Shajani
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Image
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000097:blood*; D001944:Breath Tests; D004435:Eating; D005215:Fasting; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors