Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol Poisoning IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Coma, Cardiac Arrest, Brain Damage and Death are Possible.

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning:

• Does not respond or wake up to being shouted at or shaken
• Can’t stand alone
• Slow breathing (less than 6 breaths per minute)
• Cool, purplish or flushed skin; bluish lips or nail beds
• Irregular or slow pulse (less than 40 beats per minute)
• Projectile vomiting
• Vomits while passed out and wont wake up after vomiting

Steps to Help the Alcohol-Poisoned Victim:

• Call 911
• Don’t leave person alone
• Keep them awake if possible
• Keep person from choking or harming themselves
• Place person on their side
• If person is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/CPR (if trained)



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	SUICIDE PREVENTION SEX & ALCOHOL DUI FACTS CRASH DATA alcohol poisoning party house Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol Poisoning IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Coma, Cardiac Arrest, Brain Damage and Death are Possible. Signs of Alcohol Poisoning: • Does not respond or wake up to being shouted at or shaken • Can’t stand alone • Slow breathing (less than 6 breaths per minute) • Cool, purplish or flushed skin; bluish lips or nail beds • Irregular or slow pulse (less than 40 beats per minute) • Projectile vomiting • Vomits while passed out and wont wake up after vomiting Steps to Help the Alcohol-Poisoned Victim: • Call 911 • Don’t leave person alone • Keep them awake if possible • Keep person from choking or harming themselves • Place person on their side • If person is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/CPR (if trained)
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