Signs and symptoms Alcohol intoxication
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acute alcohol poisoning related medical term used indicate dangerously high concentration of alcohol in blood, high enough induce coma, respiratory depression, or death. considered medical emergency. term used healthcare providers. toxicologists use term alcohol intoxication discriminate between alcohol , other toxins.
the signs , symptoms of acute alcohol poisoning include:
severe confusion, unpredictable behavior , stupor
sudden lapses , out of unconsciousness or semi-consciousness (with later alcoholic amnesia)
vomiting while unconscious or semi-conscious
seizures
respiratory depression (fewer 8 breaths minute)
pale, bluish, cold , clammy skin due insufficient oxygen
^ hales, dianne (2010). invitation health (brief [ed]., 2010–2011 ed.). belmont, ca: wadsworth cengage learning. p. 344. isbn 978-0-495-39192-0.
^ alcohol poisoning . nhs choices.
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