Browsing by Subject "intoxication"

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    Forensic Medicine - Alcohol Calculations
    (2021-11-16) De Vaal, Celeste
    This lightboard video is the third of three in a series. This video graphically illustrates the possible application of Widmark’s formula as related to the blood alcohol concentration in relation to using this as part of witness testimony. The two made-up calculations build on the concepts of the first two videos related to alcohol’s properties and metabolism and should be viewed in conjunction with the re-enactment of the examination of an intoxicated driver video. This video can be applicable across health professions in preparation for court.
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    Forensic Medicine - Alcohol Metabolism
    (2021-11-16) De Waal, Celeste
    This lightboard video is the second of three in a series, and linked to the re-enactment of the examination of an intoxicated driver video. This video graphically depicts the metabolism of alcohol as related to the (blood) alcohol curve. This foundational knowledge underscores the principles behind the examination of the intoxicated individual. It touches on aspects related to the timing of the collection of a suitable sample, mostly blood, to analyse the alcohol concentration of an arrested individual. This video can be applicable across health professions from medical students to doctors and nursing staff.
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    Forensic Medicine - Alcohol Properties
    (2021-11-16) Taylor, Laura
    This lightboard video is the first of three in a series, and linked to the re-enactment of the examination of an intoxicated driver video. This video graphically depicts the properties of alcohol as a foundation to the understanding of the effect of alcohol on the body of different individuals. This is an introduction to important principles prior to tackling the metabolism of alcohol and applying alcohol calculations related to the blood alcohol concentration. This video can be applicable across health professions from medical students to doctors and nursing staff.
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    Forensic Medicine - Examination of the Intoxicated Driver
    (2021-11-16) De Vaal, Celeste
    This video is a re-enactment of the examination of an intoxicated driver within the South African medico-legal framework. It is recommended that the three lightboard videos related to alcohol properties, metabolism and calculations should be seen as part this video. This re-enactment demonstrates the process and relevant skills required to recognise and manage the arrested suspected intoxicated driver. It includes the collection of a blood sample for alcohol concentration determination, various relevant examination skills and correct documentation. This video can be applicable across disciplines from final year medical students to doctors, nursing personnel working with intoxicated drivers and law enforcement officers. This visual tool aims to consolidate theory where “real” skills exposure prior to actual practice is limited, especially within the pressurised time requirements of this examination.