Tips on Alcohol Overdose

Signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning:

• Cold, clammy skin
• Rapid pulse
• Failure to respond to verbal stimuli
• Unconscious
• Irregular respirations/breathing
• Cyanosis-bluish color may be observed around lips, nose
• Vomiting while passed out
• No response to physical stimuli (gentle shaking, stroking palms, light pinch)

First aid for alcohol overdose:

• Do not leave alone
• Call 911
• Position victim on side
• If vomiting occurs, clear airway by sweeping out mouth of vomited material
• Do not give food or force fluids
• If affected person is able to verbally respond, determine if the victim:
  1. has any allergies
  2. is taking any medications
  3. has any health conditions
• Monitor breathing and heart rate
• If breathing stops, begin rescue breathing
• If breathing and heart rate cease, begin CPR