4. Payton, PBD testing for alcohol misuse, 24Apr13

More documents

Recommendations

Info

GGT Gamma glutamyl transferase • an enzyme on cell membranes • rises in • alcohol misuse • drugs • anticonvulsants, • anticoagulants, • oral contraceptives and • some antibiotics • GGT 85% specific but useful • no liver disease • not taking medication • other indicators of alcohol misuse
Elevated GGT • substantial • variable • not likely after single episode • sustained misuse • regular v episodic drinking • the greater the amount of alcohol consumed per day. • starts to fall within one week of cessation • rises more quickly after relapse in known misuse
Page 1 and 2: Testing for alcohol misuse at work
Page 4 and 5: Testing for alcohol •Blood •Bre
Page 6 and 7: No excuses • Signed agreement •
Page 10 and 11: AST and ALT - The Aminotransferases
Page 12 and 13: CDT Carbohydrate deficient transfer
Page 14 and 15: Case 1 Secretary 50 “I drink a bo
Page 16 and 17: 250 229 200 150 100 103 105 alcohol
Page 18 and 19: Case 2 45 year old man in senior po
Page 20 and 21: 900 800 839 700 600 500 400 601 alc
Page 22 and 23: 900 800 839 700 600 500 400 601 alc
Page 24 and 25: 900 800 839 700 600 500 400 601 alc
Page 26 and 27: 39 year old receptionist • Episod
Page 28 and 29: 45 year old college lecturer • Re
Page 30 and 31: Programme results
Page 32 and 33: RTP alcohol use drinking 12 34% tot
Page 34 and 35: Those in work - alcohol use drinkin

4. Payton, PBD testing for alcohol misuse, 24Apr13

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?