title: [Acute alcohol poisoning in children in the Randers area 1978-1988].
abstract: The purpose is to examine retrospectively the circumstances, clinical course and sequelae in 37 children (32 boys, 5 girls) admitted with acute alcohol intoxication during the 11 years 1978-1988. It is concluded, that the number of admissions has increased. Two distinct populations are found: 0-3 and 8-15 years. Strong spirits were usually involved, excessive amounts ingested because of inexperience and not at home. Admission is within two hours from last ingestion and most often at week-ends. 24% had histories of chronic behaviour problems. 32% had minor injuries. The maximal alcohol concentration found was 2.9%. None of the patients were found to be hypoglycaemic or had long term sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Randers Centralsygehus, paediatrisk afdeling.
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Madsen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
vernacular_title: Akut alkoholforgiftning hos børn i Randers-området 1978-1988.