Correlation of blood alcohol concentration (g/l) and pattern of injury
| Alcohol concentration (mg/l) | <2 | 2–2.5 | >2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head injury (HI) | 4 (30%) | 4 (29%) | 18 (90%) |
| HI with stitches/staples | 2 (50%) | 3 (75%) | 18 (100%) |
| Average no stitches/staples | 3.5 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
| Limb fracture/dislocation (LF/D) | 1 (8%) | 7 (50%) | 2 (10%) |
| LF fractures requiring open reduction with internal fixation | 0 | 5 (36%) | 1 (50%) |
| Soft tissue limb injury | 7 (54%) | 2 (14%) | 0 |
| Total number of patients | 13 | 14 | 20 |