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Originally Posted by chipj29
I sincerely hope you transposed the numbers, and meant to post a .24 BAC. While a .42 is possible, it is highly unlikely someone with a BAC of that level would show no signs of being intoxicated. The BAC chart I am looking at shows "death possible" for a woman over .30 BAC.
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It is possible for chronic drinkers to exceed .50 BAC and be awake. As to how functional they are, I don't know. The studies I saw say these people were discharged within 24 hours. My wife, an ICU RN, often makes comments on the ridiculously high BAC levels that alcoholics can function at.
PS - Just checked with wife and she confirmed recent .396 BAC, patient fully awake and talking rationally. She remembers occasional .4+ levels as well.