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Consumo de alcohol en la consulta de una sala de emergencia / Alcohol consumption in the emergency room
Alderete, Ethel; Bianchini, Pablo.
  • Alderete, Ethel; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas.
  • Bianchini, Pablo; Hospital Pablo Soria. San Salvador de Jujuy. AR
Medicina (B.Aires) ; 68(1): 31-36, ene.-feb. 2008. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-633511
RESUMEN
Se examinaron patrones de consumo de alcohol y alcoholemia en sala de emergencia del hospital público de referencia para traumatismos en la provincia de Jujuy aplicando el Instrumento de Evaluación para los Trastornos Debidos al Consumo de Alcohol, versión corta (AUDIT-C). Se entrevistaron pacientes durante las 24 horas de 4 días (N=500) y se obtuvieron muestras para prueba de alcoholemia en el 84%. El 37% presentaba consumo de riesgo (hombres 50% vs. mujeres 23%) y el 29% tenía síntomas de dependencia (hombres 48% vs. mujeres 11%). El 17% de los hombres y el 3% de las mujeres tenían un nivel de alcoholemia igual o mayor a 50 mg/dl. En modelos de regresión logística multivariados la razón de posibilidades para los hombres de ser consumidores de riesgo (OR ajustado 3.2; IC 95% 2.1-5.0), tener síntomas de dependencia (OR ajustado 7.5; IC 95% 4.4-12.7) o niveles elevados de alcoholemia (OR ajustado 8.0; IC 95% 2.2-28.8), fue mayor que para las mujeres. Para ingresos por accidentes, situaciones de violencia o uso de drogas, la razón de posibilidades de ser consumidores de riesgo (OR ajustado 2.4; IC 95% 1.5-3.9), presentar síntomas de dependencia (OR ajustado 2.0; IC 95% 1.2-3.3), o alcoholemia (OR ajustado 7.7; IC 95% 3.0-19.8) fue mayor comparados con ingresos por otras causas. El alcoholismo tiene un impacto significativo en la ocurrencia de lesiones e influye sobre la demanda de atención médica. La implementación de programas de prevención podría ser una herramienta efectiva para reducir el impacto negativo del alcoholismo.
ABSTRACT
We examined patterns of alcohol consumption and blood alcohol levels in emergency room patients. The study was conducted in a public hospital of the province of Jujuy, Argentina. A survey was conducted among all patients during the 24 hours of 4 consecutive days (N=500) using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, short version (AUDIT-C). Blood samples were collected in 84% of participants. Results showed that 37% were hazardous drinkers (men 50% vs. women 23%), 29% had symptoms of dependence (men 48% vs. women 11%); 17% of men and 3% of women had high blood alcohol levels, equal or greater than 50 mg/dl. In multivariate logistic regression models men had increased likelihood of hazardous drinking (Adjusted OR 3.2; 95% CI 2.1-5.0), symptoms of dependence (Adjusted OR 7.5; 95% CI 4.4-12.7) and increased blood alcohol levels (Adjusted OR 8.0; 95% CI 2.2-28.8), compared with women. Patients admitted due to accidents, violence, or drug use, had increased likelihood of hazardous drinking (Adjusted OR 2.4; 95% CI 1.5-3.9), dependence symptoms (Adjusted OR 2.0; 95% CI 1.2-3.3) and increased blood alcohol levels (Adjusted OR 7.7; 95% CI 3.0-19.8), compared with those admitted for other reasons. Alcoholism has a significant impact on the occurrence of injuries and on the demand imposed on health services. Prevention programs can potentially reduce the negative health and social impact of alcoholism.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Alcohol Drinking / Alcohol-Related Disorders / Emergency Service, Hospital Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: Spanish Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Pablo Soria/AR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Alcohol Drinking / Alcohol-Related Disorders / Emergency Service, Hospital Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: Spanish Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Pablo Soria/AR