Breathalyzers

Breathalyzers for measuring blood alcohol levels

You can check a person’s blood alcohol level with a breathalyzer. The alcohol measuring device, also known as alcoholometer or alcohol detector, can check a person’s blood alcohol level through their breath. These devices should be accurate and easy to use, since alcohol checks usually take place outside and not in doctor's offices.

How to use a breathalyzer for measuring blood alcohol levels

Breath alcohol measuring means measuring someone’s alcohol level via their breath. After consuming food and beverages with alcohol, the pulmonary alveolus exchange gas between the ingested alcohol and the breathed air. The alcohol in the peripheral blood is absorbed by the inhaled fresh air and released with the exhaled air. That’s why you can measure the blood alcohol concentration through the breath. The blood alcohol level in per mill is, by definition, is always numerically twice as large as the breath alcohol content in mg/l.

The alcohol content in the breath gives an indication of how high the alcohol level might be. The person’s breath reaches the sensor inside the breathalyzer through a mouthpiece. The blood alcohol concentration can also be measured with a blood analysis.

Mouthpieces for a hygienic alcohol test

You should use a new mouthpiece after each patient to ensure a hygienic use of the breathalyzer. The use of disposable mouthpieces keeps germs or bacteria from transferring. You will find matching mouthpieces on DocCheck Shop.

Purchase breathalyzers online on DocCheck Shop

Where can you purchase alcoholometers? Well, on DocCheck Shop! If you want to measure your patient’s alcohol levels, simply purchase a breathalyzer online in our shop. We also have matching mouthpieces for your device.