What Does a BAC Level of 0.25 – 0.4 Mean?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is a critical measure of alcohol’s impact on our bodies. It represents the percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream, and is used to determine a person’s level of intoxication. In earlier posts, we covered the effects of BAC levels .02 – .09 and levels .10 – .20. Intoxication beyond these levels can lead to full-blown alcohol poisoning, coma, and even death. Today, we’re shedding light on the dangerous consequences that can arise when your BAC level reaches the range of 0.25 – 0.4.
The Dangerous Effects of BAC Level 0.25 – 0.4
0.25 BAC
At this level, you might have experienced what people refer to as “blacking out,” where you temporarily suffer from memory loss, and cannot recall certain events, conversations, actions, or the entirety of the evening or day. 0.25 BAC is also the level where, if you have become ill due to alcohol, have a greater chance of choking on your own vomit, and are more likely to experience increased asphyxiation. Unfortunately, your gag reflex is also impaired at a level this high. You are also more likely to suffer from alcohol poisoning, which needs professional and medical attention.
0.30 BAC
When you’re at this level, you experience a state of absolute stupor. While many people don’t reach this level, it’s extremely dangerous for people who do. People with a BAC of 0.3 might pass out unexpectedly, and would be difficult to wake up, let alone be able to wake up on their own at all.
0.35 BAC
Not only does someone with a BAC of 0.35 of intoxication have alcohol poisoning, but their body might begin to shut down, resulting in a coma. Usually, a coma of this intensity is equal to the level of anesthesia people receive right before an invasive surgery.
0.4 BAC and Greater
This is the worst possible level when it comes to intoxication. Not only is someone with a BAC of 0.4 or higher more than likely in a coma, but there is a high chance that someone in this range will not survive or ever wake up. In these cases, alcohol-induced deaths are most often linked to respiratory arrests.
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