Saturday, September 8, 2012

What is alcohol poisoning?

Alcohol Poisoning occurs when the body's functions (heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing) have been severely depressed by the effects of alcohol, enough to produce unconsciousness and in some cases death. Acute alcohol intoxication, or alcohol poisoning, can occur after the ingestion of a large amount of alcohol. Inexperienced drinkers or those sensitive to alcohol may become acutely intoxicated and suffer serious consequences after ingesting smaller amounts of alcohol. An acronym useful in emergency situations such as possible alcohol poisoning is CUSP:

- Cold, clammy skin;
- Unconsciousness;
- Slowed or irregular breathing;
- Puking, particularly while passed out;

If a person is exhibiting one or more of these signs, it is strongly recommended that medical attention be sought.
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  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    A good breakdown of the matter here. It's important that people understand alcohol poisoning, as well as the kind of training and know how needed into analyzing it in forensic situations. That's a fact.

    Leora Yang

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