Alcohol poisoning

When you drink too much alcohol too fast, it's like pouring poison into your body.

Alcohol depresses the central nervous system. When you drink a lot really fast, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises to the point of depressing the areas in your brain that control breathing, heart rate and level of consciousness. The result is a coma that can progress to death.

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning

Unconsciousness, “sleeping” passed out — you cannot wake the person up.

Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin.

Slow breathing, less than eight breaths per minute, or irregular breathing, with 10 seconds or more between breaths.

Vomiting while passed out, and not waking up after vomiting.

If a person has any of these symptoms they are likely suffering from alcohol poisoning. It is important for them to receive medical attention.

The Bacchus Maneouver

1.Raise the person's closest arm above his head. Prepare to roll him towards you.
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2.Gently roll the person as a unit. Guard his head as you roll him.
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3.Tilt head to maintain airway. Tuck nearest hand under cheek to help maintain head tilt.
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4.Check him often