The equation can be dealt with on the most simplest of levels, or can
be expanded to include all the different factors that apply. In the
most
general form it reads:
Lbs.= weight of the person in pounds
xx = gender factor; .58 for males
.49 for females
values can vary based on leaness of
individual
A.A. = alcohol amount; found from amount of alcohol * drinks
M = metabolized amount; figures found from chart based on tolerance
times the number of hours since starting to drink
Variables for different factors:
Females: 0.806 can change from 0.75 (fourth week of cycle) to
0.90 (third week of cycle)
Asians: Don't subtract off M (metabolism)
Mixed Drinks: Use alcohol amount calulated with dilutions
Carbonated Beverages: for rough estimate mulitply 23.36 * 1.5
Foods: Use high estimate of 80% alcohol to blood;
0.80 * 23.36
