Does Level of Blood Alcohol Content Affect Clinical Outcomes After Trauma in Older Adult Patients?

Introduction: Preinjury alcohol use and older age have independently been associated with poor outcomes. This study examined whether higher levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) correlated with an increased likelihood of poor outcomes in older trauma patients.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of injured patients ≥65 years with BAC testing presenting to a Level 1 trauma center between 2015 and 2018.