Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 398-405 , October 2007

Alcohol concentration and carbonation of drinks: The effect on blood alcohol levels

  • C. Roberts, MB, ChB, MRCP(UK), MCEM (Emergency Medicine SpR)

      Affiliations

    • University of Manchester, Department of Postgraduate Medicine & Dentistry, 4th Floor, Barlow House, Minshall St., Manchester M1 3DZ, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • S.P. Robinson, MPhil, MB, ChB, MMJ, FFFLM (Honorary Senior Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1463 783614.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2006.12.010

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 7 , Pages 398-405 , October 2007

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