Poisons by Alcohol-Ethyl alcohol
See also Intoxication, Alcoholic,
It is this type of alcohol that is contained in alcoholic beverages as well as in many medicines prepared as 'tinctures. " Symptoms of poisoning by ethyl alcohol: drunkenness which includes an initial state of excitement, followed by depression, nausea, vomiting, and unconsciousness. When the amount of alcohol in the body fluids becomes high, the body's vital functions are impaired. When death occurs it is from paralysis of the breathing
mechanism.
WHAT TO DO
1. Cause the patient to vomit as under
PROCEDURE E on this post
2. Keep the patient warm.
3. Make sure that he continues to breathe. Use artificial respiration if necessary.
4. Give a simple stimulant. If the victim is unconscious, administer 'strong lukewarm or cold coffee by rectum, in which case the caffeine in the coffee will serve as a stimulant. If he is conscious, allow him to drink strong coffee or a glass of water containing one teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia
