Gadget Watch:- Digital Breath Analyser !

Road and alcohol  always a dangerous combination. Every driver will admit this fact, yet they may not practise. The reason may be many, including  lack of estimation of the alcohol level in the blood. Now we are here to help you to determine alcohol level in blood with BACtrack Digital Breathalyzer. This handy gadget is a professional breath analyser which can accurately tell you how much alcohol present in your blood. This Digital analyser can measure the percentage of alcohol in blood  in the range of 0.00 to 0.4%. In simple words smaller is safer. To measure the sample just blow in front  of the instrument and it will return the reading. A major advantage of this BACtrack Breathalyzer is it is a non-contact type instrument, so you need not to bother to share the analyser with any one. If you would like know more about this equipment hit the jump.

Product Features

• Advanced Digital Breathalyzer gives accurate blood alcohol readings in seconds
• Wide Test Range – Measures Blood Alcohol Content from 0.00 – 0.40%BAC
• Circular Light Rings provide a visual target and notify the user when to start and stop blowing.
• Internal Dual Flow Tube allows subjects to blow from a half inch away with no mouthpiece required. No more sharing contaminated tubes with multiple users or paying for replacement mouthpieces.
• Patent Pending BluFire® Sensor Technology provides extremely accurate test results by steadying airflow and requiring a deep lung air sample for each test.
• Inverse LCD Display – White digits on a black background make test results easy to view in daylight and at night.
• Recessed display helps prevent scratching.
• On-screen instructions guide users when to wait and when to blow.
• One Button Operation – Simply turn it on and begin testing in seconds.
• Tap-Proof Power Button – Prevents the BACTRACK from accidentally turning on.
• Hold power for five seconds to display the total number of tests performed.
• Compact size and sleek design – easily fits into a pocket or purse.
• Dimensions: 4.25 x 1.63 x 0.81 inches (10.8 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm)
• Uses 2 AA Batteries (not included)

Dose-Specific Effects of Alcohol Consumption

BAC (Blood Alcohol Level)

Dose-Specific Effects *

0.02-0.03%  – slight euphoria. loss of shyness. depressant effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in some individuals.

0.04-0.06%  – Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth. euphoria. some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution. Driving skills may be impaired at this level of intoxication.

0.07-0.09% – slight impairment of balance, speech, vi- sion, reaction time, and hearing. euphoria. Judgment and self-control are reduced. caution, reason and memory are impaired. Driving skills are always impaired at this level of intoxication and higher.

0.10-0.12% – significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment. speech may be slurred. Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be impaired. euphoria.

0.13-0.15% – Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) is beginning to appear.

0.16-0.20% – dysphoria predominates. nausea may appear.

0.25%  – needs assistance in walking. Total mental confusion. dysphoria with nausea and some vomiting.

0.30% – loss of consciousness.

0.40% and up ** – Onset of coma. Possible death due to respiratory arrest

* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users. some users will be intoxicated at a much lower Bac than shown above.
** death can occur at a lower Bac in some individuals.

The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in the united states is 0.08%. however, your driving skills can be impaired at a level of 0.04% or lower. It is never safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive.

The above gadget will costs you  USD 79.99. We feel it is worth spending this amount as you will be able to draw a clear line between fun and disaster with this hand held equipment. Also you can always be safe from traffic cops who are waiting with eagle eyes. So if you are convinced to spend this amount then head to Thinkgeek.  A word of caution, it is highly recommended to keep alcohol away from road. Happy and safe motoring!

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