alcohol poisoning
Dangerous ethanol overdose
Alcohol poisoning is a dangerous condition caused by drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time.
Blood alcohol levels become high enough to suppress vital functions—breathing slows, body temperature drops, and unconsciousness or death can follow.
Unlike a hangover, alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment: She was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning after the party.
Complete lack of awareness
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
confusion · stupor · pale skin · blue lips · slow breathing · irregular heartbeat · choking · aspiration
Cessation of life
- brain damageHarm to neural tissue
- liver damageHarm to detoxifying organ
- respiratory failureInadequate lung gas exchange
- cardiac arrestAbrupt cessation of circulation
asphyxiation · aspiration pneumonia · hypoglycemia · dehydration · arrhythmias · irreversible damage · hospitalization · fatality
Impaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- stuporSuspended sensibility
- blackoutComplete power loss
- passed outLost awareness suddenly
binge drinking · overconsumption · impairment · wasted · hammered · blacked out
Intoxication level abbreviation
- lethal doseAmount causing death
- LD50Half-fatal dose measurement
- toxicologyScience of poisons
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
breathalyzer · legal limit · binge drinking · units · standard drinks
Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
intensive care · resuscitation · intubation · ventilator · activated charcoal · medical attention · triage · stabilize
Toxic one-carbon alcohol
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- moonshineIllegally distilled spirits
- adulteratedDiluted with inferior substances
unconsciousness
Complete lack of awareness
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
hypothermia · confusion · stupor · pale skin · blue lips · slow breathing · irregular heartbeat · choking · aspiration · incontinence
death
Cessation of life
- brain damageHarm to neural tissue
- liver damageHarm to detoxifying organ
- respiratory failureInadequate lung gas exchange
cardiac arrest · asphyxiation · aspiration pneumonia · hypoglycemia · dehydration · arrhythmias · irreversible damage · hospitalization · fatality · organ failure
drunkenness
Impaired state from alcohol
- inebriationDrunken state
- stuporSuspended sensibility
- blackoutComplete power loss
passed out · binge drinking · overconsumption · impairment · wasted · hammered · blacked out
BAC
Intoxication level abbreviation
- lethal doseAmount causing death
- LD50Half-fatal dose measurement
- toxicologyScience of poisons
blood test · breathalyzer · legal limit · binge drinking · units · standard drinks
911
Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
hospital · intensive care · resuscitation · intubation · ventilator · activated charcoal · medical attention · triage · stabilize · critical
methanol
Toxic one-carbon alcohol
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- moonshineIllegally distilled spirits
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- alcohol problemsbinge drinking, heavy drinking, cirrhosis, detox, rehab
alcohol poisoningperfect health
Complete physical wellbeing
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Unimpaired mental state
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Removing harmful substances internally
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