Alcohol poisoning happens more often than you think. You should learn the signs of alcohol poisoning and what to do if a friend or loved one shows these symptoms. A person who is too drunk may not help himself, especially when it comes to teen drinking. So your efforts can ultimately save lives.
What Are The Signs Of Alcohol Poisoning?
The typical symptoms of alcohol poisoning are given by,
- Vomit
- Seizures
- Low body temperature
- Irregular breathing patterns
- A slow breathing method, which translates to less than eight breaths per minute.
- Confused mind
- Loss of motor coordination
- Pale skin that sometimes turns blue
- Dizziness means having consciousness but not responding to stimuli.
- Blackout
You can seek immediate medical attention if you notice one or more of the following signs of alcohol poiszning in a person who drinks:
- Slurred or incoherent speech
- Trouble walking or standing
- Inability to do and make eye contact
Treatment Of Alcohol Poisoning:
Gastric Pumping: This procedure is done to try to remove unprocessed ethanol from the stomach. The specialist will pass fluid through a tube attached to the mouth or nose to pump it into the stomach and relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Catheterization: A thin tube called a catheter may be attached to the bladder to drain urine directly into the attached bag. This medical procedure keeps a person dry.
Intravenous administration: An intoxicated person may need glucose, water, and vitamins to provide the body with proper nutrition and stabilize their vital signs.
Tracheal intubation: Sometimes, a specialist will insert a tube into the windpipe through the mouth to remove any blockage that might restrict part to help them breathe.
Haemodialysis: In some cases, intoxicated dialysis is necessary to speed up the body’s elimination of toxins because alcohol is bad for the kidneys.
