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Outline for Unit Impairment Vision Drugs and Alcohol Implied Consent What are they Examples Vision Drugs and Alcohol Implied Consent Links

Impairments What is the definition of impairment? impairment /im·pair·ment/ (im-par´ment) any abnormality of, partial or complete loss of, or loss of the function of, a body part, organ, or system Comes from http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/impairment

Impairments Group Activity Get into groups of about 4. Assign a writer Come up with as many impairments that you can think of and write them down Time limit- 3 minutes

Impairments What are the most dangerous impairments that you listed? What are the least dangerous? Would you mind riding with someone who has any of these impairments? Why or why not? Would you consider driving with one of the listed impairments?

Vision (as a physical ability) Visual acuity A “normal” human being should be able to see when standing 20 ft away from an eye chart If you have 20/20 vision, it means you can stand 20ft away from the eye chart and see what a “normal” person sees If you have 20/40 vision, you stand 20 ft away from the chart and see what “normal” people see from 40 ft What is legally blind? 20/200 vision- 20 ft from chart and see what “normal people see from 200 ft

Vision Peripheral Vision Field of Vision Tunnel Vision Basically “side vision” The ability to see object and movement outside of the direct line of vision Field of Vision The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including which is seen with peripheral vision Tunnel Vision Loss of peripheral vision and still having central vision, resulting in narrow or tunnel-like vision

Vision Depth Perception Night Vision Color Blindness The ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances Night Vision Being able to see at night Color Blindness A genetic condition that only rarely occurs in women, but affects about 1 out of 10 men in some degree. Usually missing the 3 basic color receptors or cones: Red, blue, or green

Quick Review What is 20/40 vision? Define impairment. Give an example of impairment. What is depth perception?

Alcohol and Drugs About half of all accidents are drug/alcohol related There are about 22,000 fatalities every year on the US roadways. There are about 2 million accidents each year. There are about 700,000 injuries each year in the US.

Alcohol and Drugs Each Friday and Saturday night, between the hours of 8pm and 4am, 40% of all alcohol related fatalities occur. The most dangerous time is between 12am and 5am. WHY? During that time, 1 in 10 of the drivers will be intoxicated. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in 15-24 age group

Alcohol and Drugs Alcohol is what type of drug? Depressant- slows the body down Alcohol effects behavior in the following order: .02 BAL judgement and decisions .04-.05 BAL coordination effected .2-.3 BAL involuntary functions effected such as respiration, heart rate, temperature regulation Possible overdose on alcohol Can be made worse by mixing with other drugs (Synergy) A person is intoxicated before outward signs are apparent. Example is coordination.

Alcohol and Drugs BAL – BAC – Legal limit of intoxication over 21 is Blood Alcohol Level BAC – Blood Alcohol Content Legal limit of intoxication over 21 is .08 Zero Tolerance Level is .02 http://www.brad21.org/bac_charts.html In your groups, write down as many factors that effect a person’s BAL that you can think of.

Alcohol and Drugs Alcohol is absorbed through the stomach lining (20%) and the small intestine (80%) into the bloodstream. Alcohol is broken down by what organ? Liver What is the name of the breaking down of alcohol called? Oxidation (sobering up) What is the rate of the process? About one drink per hour

Alcohol and Drugs What is the only method that will sober you up? Time After you stop drinking, BAC (BAL) increases then it begins to decrease. Why? All the alcohol should be completely out of the body within 24 hours.

Implied Consent What is Implied Consent? What is the penalty for refusal? What are the 3 tests? Coordination test at scene is NOT a chemical test. It is called a field sobriety test. Caige Estigma Test- how the eyes react to a pen light. The specific reaction is different when a person is intoxicated than when a person is sober.

Links Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Kentucky DUI laws http://transportation.ky.gov/default2.html Kentucky DUI laws http://drlic.kytc.ky.gov//dui/DUI_laws.htm States legal limits for BAC http://www.alcotesters.com/baclimits.htm Brown University Health Education http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/atod/alc_aayb.htm