Problems of Forensic Sciences 2003 Vol. 54 (LIV) 106-112
MEDICOLEGAL INTERPRETATION OF FATAL CASES OF ALCOHOL INTOXICATION WITH OCCURENCE OF HIGH BLOOD ETHANOL CONCENTRATIONS
Zofia OLSZOWY, Joanna NOWICKA, Agnieszka NOWAK
Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical Academy, Katowice
Streszczenie
It is difficult to interpret and give an opinion in cases of very high ethanol concentrations in the blood, above about ten parts per thousand. On the basis of our toxicological and advisory practice, we show that in such cases it is also necessary to analyse other body fluids for ethanol.
Słowa kluczowe
Blood; High ethanol concentration; Opinion.