Ministry of Health

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 Published: 28/11/2011

Ethanol levels in Trauma

Hospital ethanol

All trauma patients should have a hospital ethanol level taken (trauma call or not).

Police ethanol

Police ethanol samples should be taken on all road crash drivers when:
a. Requested by police, or
b. Patient smells of alcohol
c. An urgent hospital ethanol level is >3 mmol/l

The kit is available in the ED, and samples can be taken without police presence or request.

Last updated on 28/11/2011