What was the man's blood alcohol concentration?

The man brought to the Psychiatric Clinic of KBC Split had a measured blood alcohol level of 6.2 promille.

At what alcohol concentration does alcohol-induced coma typically occur?

Alcohol-induced coma typically occurs at concentrations above four promille of alcohol in the blood, although this depends on individual factors such as body weight and alcohol tolerance.

What happened to the man after he was brought to the hospital?

After observation and sobering up, he was released home because the hospital has no legal means to keep such patients longer.

Who confirmed the information about this case?

The case was confirmed to Slobodna Dalmacija by Prof. Prim. Dr. Sc. Trpimir Glavina, the head of the Psychiatric Clinic at KBC Split.

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Unprecedented Case in Split: Man Brought in with 6.2 Promille of Alcohol in His Blood

A.N. · Prije 2h | 2 min

Experienced doctors at KBC Split were stunned by the record level of intoxication. The patient was released home after sobering up.

Summary

A man with a record 6.2 promille of alcohol in his blood was brought to Split's KBC at the end of July 2026.
The head of the Psychiatric Clinic stated that he does not recall a higher alcohol concentration in his 35 years of work.
The patient was released home after sobering up because there is no legal basis for keeping him longer.

At the Psychiatric Clinic of KBC Split, a case that shocked even the most experienced doctors was recorded at the end of July. A younger man was brought in for observation with a measured blood alcohol level of 6.2 promille, a concentration that far exceeds the threshold for alcohol-induced coma.

The news was published on Saturday by Večernji list, citing Slobodna Dalmacija, and was confirmed by the head of the Psychiatric Clinic at KBC Split, Prof. Prim. Dr. Sc. Trpimir Glavina.

'In 35 Years of Work, I Don't Recall a Case Like This'

Dr. Glavina did not hide his astonishment at the record finding. He emphasized that in his long career, he has never encountered a person with a higher concentration of alcohol in their system.

"In my 35 years of work, I don't recall anyone who had a higher blood alcohol concentration. That's a terrifying number, which we discussed at the team meeting the next day. Previously, we would 'pass out' and couldn't believe how much people could drink and what state they could get themselves into when they had over 4 promille of alcohol, and then about ten days ago, they bring in a younger man with over 6 promille of alcohol. That's a 'dead body'."

The doctor gave this statement to Slobodna Dalmacija.

Released Home After Sobering Up

Although alcohol-induced coma is typically associated with concentrations above four promille, the effects of alcohol depend on several factors, such as body weight, tolerance, and whether the person has eaten. Despite the frightening number, the man was lucky that he was not driving a vehicle.

After observation and sobering up, the patient was released to his home address. Dr. Glavina explains that the hospital has no legal mechanisms to keep such a person for longer treatment, and patients in such states usually want to go home as soon as they come to their senses.