https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/42/129-132
Ulfet Mikayilov
Azerbaijan Medical University
PhD in Medicine
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0234-2495
ulfetmikayilov55@gmail.com
Zabit Mamedov
Azerbaijan Medical University
PhD in Medicine
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0258-0109
zabit.mamedov53@gmail.com
Forensic Examination of Alcohol-Related Injuries
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the forensic examination of alcohol-related injuries and presents advances and experiences in this area in recent years. The impact of alcohol on premature loss of life, disability and injury-related ill health is widespread and affects individuals, families and communities worldwide. Even at low to moderate doses, alcohol has been shown to impair balance, visual concentration, reaction time, judgement and alter behaviour. At high enough doses, intoxication can lead to unconsciousness, coma, respiratory failure (e.g. due to airway obstruction), aspiration pneumonia and ultimately death. Alcohol-related injuries represent a significant economic burden in many societies worldwide and require significant resources from overburdened health systems to manage. Importantly, however, alcohol-related injuries are preventable and there are clear examples of effective interventions to reduce them.
Keywords: trauma, alcohol, intervention, patient, trauma outcome, loss of life