Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, ISSN 1918-3003 print, 1918-3011 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 15, Number 3, March 2023, pages 161-165

Predictive Factors for the Necessity of Hospitalization of Patients With Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Figure

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Relation between GCS and estimated alcohol concentration at the time of the emergency visit. Analysis of the estimated alcohol concentration and GCS showed a weak negative correlation coefficient of 0.42. GCS: Glasgow coma scale.

Tables

Table 1. Clinical Characteristics
 
Admitted (n = 29)Released to home (n = 13)P-value
aData are shown as average ± standard deviation (range). SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; GCS: Glasgow coma scale; NS: no significant difference; BUN: blood urea nitrogen.
Age (years)a20.9 ± 1.826.8 ± 14.80.038
Male (%)21 (72.4%)12 (92.8%)NS
Body temperature (°C)36.2 ± 0.835.8 ± 0.40.033
SBP (mm Hg)a115.2 ± 15.8113.9 ± 16.50.812
DBP (mm Hg)a64.7 ± 13.566.5 ± 14.30.683
Pulse rate (/min)a83.1 ± 21.989.4 ± 15.00.354
Respiratory rate (/min)a20.5 ± 6.415.7 ± 4.40.021
GCS (point)10.7 ± 3.012.1 ± 3.00.167
Estimated alcohol concentration (mg/dL)a198.7 ± 71.4219.5 ± 45.70.343
Serum Na145.8 ± 2.6145.4 ± 3.20.634
BUN10.3 ± 3.111.0 ± 4.10.528
Glucose112.1 ± 23.6108.8 ± 19.80.666
Serum lactate (mg/dL)a35.9 ± 12.425.8 ± 12.40.030

 

Table 2. Multivariate Analysis of Factors Related to Acute Alcohol Intoxication
 
OR95% CIP value
OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval.
Serum lactate level of 26 mg/dL or over6.671.01 - 44.10.049
Body temperature (°C)1.270.11 - 14.90.84
Respiratory rate (/min)2.320.23 - 23.50.47

 

Table 3. Accuracy of a Serum Lactate Level of 26 mg/dL or Over as a Predictor of Hospitalization
 
Estimated value95% CI
CI: confidence interval.
Sensitivity0.7690.564 - 0.910
Specificity0.6670.229 - 0.925
Positive predictive value0.8700.664 - 0.972
Negative predictive value0.5000.211 - 0.789