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Medientyp:
E-Artikel
Titel:
Toluene‐Impaired Drivers: Behavioral Observations, Impairment Assessment, and Toxicological Findings
Beteiligte:
Capron, Brian;
Logan, Barry K.
Erschienen:
Wiley, 2009
Erschienen in:
Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54 (2009) 2, Seite 486-489
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.00986.x
ISSN:
0022-1198;
1556-4029
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Abstract: Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent frequently abused for its euphoric and intoxicating properties. This report describes a series of six cases involving drivers arrested for driving under the influence who subsequently tested positive for toluene. Case data including driving behavior, physiological signs and symptoms, evidence of impairment, and toxicology findings were reviewed. Blood toluene concentrations in the drivers ranged from 12 to 45 mg/L (median 23 mg/L, mean 25 mg/L, SD 12.1 mg/L). All drivers were determined to be intoxicated, and displayed symptoms including balance problems, confusion and disorientation, loss of coordination, and inability to follow instructions. They also displayed horizontal but not vertical nystagmus, elevated pulse and blood pressure, and lower body temperature. These findings are consistent with prior reports that subjects with blood toluene concentrations above 10 mg/L are invariably under the influence and their driving skills are affected.