How To Detect the Signs and Symptoms Of Alcohol Poisoning

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Alcohol poisoning affects breathing and gag reflex functions. Learn the signs that indicate when to call a doctor, and you could save a life.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Knowledge of the symptoms
Prompt medical attention

Step 1: Notice vomiting

Take note if the victim is vomiting. Although it could be an upset stomach, it could also indicate a more serious problem.

Step 2: Wake the victim

Attempt to wake the victim if they pass out. If they cannot be roused, immediately seek help.

Tip: Watch an unconscious victim to make sure they don't choke on their vomit.

Step 3: Listen to breathing

Listen for slow or irregular breathing. Eight breaths per minute or less is considered slow.

Step 4: Check for hypothermia

Check to see if the victim has blue or pale skin or low body temperature, as these can be signs of hypothermia.

Step 5: Watch for seizures

Watch for seizures, which are caused by either dehydration or hyperglycemia.

Step 6: Call for help

Call the hospital or poison control if you suspect the victim has alcohol poisoning. Don't wait for all the symptoms to appear before calling for help.

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[JudeMaris]

Ugh...I've SEEN alcohol poisoning, and the guy was too weak to sit up or walk & no amount of throwing up made him any better. Ambulance took him. This actor guy was a little too lively to play the part. He just looked like a regular drunk.

[cupcakeYT]

drink responsibly

[balancetrembling]

"8 breaths per minute is considered slow breathing."

You think?

[KaylaLoveYaLucas]

@thwalkingcatastrophe dude... when she put her ear there she was explaining the next step to tr6y to hear for regular breathing... -_-

[Beeghly25]

@skitzywitzy Oh no doubt lol. That is probably the worst sickness a person could ever feel. I was really shitty. I haven't drank in months since then.

[thwalkingcatastrophe]

0:35 make sure they don't choke on vomit ( make sure they spit it out )

then she puts her ear next to his mouth

WTF

[hamirpursharma]

Thaks for this video

[Beeghly25]

I don't know if I had alcohol poisoning or not. I drank on a monday night, and didn't get over the hangover until friday. I threw up about 10-12 times between monday night and tuesday night. It is still hard to recover.

[n1alicenchains]

this video looks like the begining of a porn

[CrossFire0073]

Bob: Oh NO he has alcohol poisoning

Joe: What do we do?!?!

Bob: I know lets look up a Howcast video! 

[dLimboStick]

I'll tell you what, it's scary that Howcast is doing vids on medical issues, because they give wrong info for just about every other vid they make.

[altagolfer]

not the funnest thing fack