ICD-11 code : 6C40.3;
Preferred Label : Alcohol intoxication;
ICD-11 definition : Alcohol intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops
during or shortly after the consumption of alcohol that is characterised by disturbances
in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These
disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of alcohol and their
intensity is closely related to the amount of alcohol consumed. They are time-limited
and abate as alcohol is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include impaired
attention, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, lability of mood and emotions, impaired
judgment, poor coordination, unsteady gait, fine nystagmus and slurred speech. At
more severe levels of intoxication, stupor or coma may occur. Alcohol intoxication
may facilitate suicidal ideation or behaviour.;
ICD-11 synonym : acute ethanol intoxication; alcoholic intoxication; alcohol hangover; drunkenness; hangover; Drunkenness, NOS; acute alcohol intoxication; idiosyncratic intoxication; drunk; extreme sensitivity to alcohol syndrome; hangover from alcohol; idiosyncratic alcohol intoxication; Acute drunkenness; Acute drunkenness in alcoholism; ethanol intoxication;
ICD-11 inclusion : inebriety nos; pathological alcohol intoxication; inebriety; methyl alcohol intoxication; pathologic drunkenness;
Origin ID : 1339202943;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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Alcohol intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops
during or shortly after the consumption of alcohol that is characterised by disturbances
in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These
disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of alcohol and their
intensity is closely related to the amount of alcohol consumed. They are time-limited
and abate as alcohol is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include impaired
attention, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, lability of mood and emotions, impaired
judgment, poor coordination, unsteady gait, fine nystagmus and slurred speech. At
more severe levels of intoxication, stupor or coma may occur. Alcohol intoxication
may facilitate suicidal ideation or behaviour.
