Acute Alcohol Poisoning

If someone under the influence of alcohol exhibits ONE or more of these behaviors…
Call 911!
  • Repeated vomiting;
  • Mental confusion or stupor;
  • Unconscious, "passed out" or semi-conscious and cannot be awakened;
  • Vomiting while "sleeping" or passed out; not waking up after vomiting;
  • Seizures;
  • Slow or irregular breathing;
  • Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin.
Do not leave the person alone.
A person who has passed out may die. Turn the person on her/his side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.
 

Concordia College  /  Minnesota State Community and Technical College Moorhead  /  Minnesota State University Moorhead  /  Moorhead Police Department

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Contact: Dr. Susanne Williams, Assistant to the President, Minnesota State University Moorhead susannew@mnstate.edu

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