What can be done about alcohol poisoning?

Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

The only actual thing to do to get over alcohol poisoning is to get the alcohol out of your system. In extreme cases requiring hospitalization, they may pump your stomach. At home, vomiting or waiting for your system to metabolize it is how it's done. While nothing will cure alcohol poisoning, keeping hydrated will help you feel better.

Answer by  Dontbugme (697)

A person with true alcohol poisoning will need to be hospitalized. In that setting the patient will be hydrated by way of IV, monitored for respiratory failure, heart failure, and brain damage. Sometimes all treatment fails and the person dies. The way to prevent alcohol poisoning in the first place is to drink responsibly or not at all.

Answer by  kiwee87 (141)

A person that has alcohol poisoning needs to be brought to the hospital for immediate medical attention.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Seek medical help. If a doctor is unavailable keep hydrated. Make sure to frink a lot of water to help the alcohol move through the blood stream. Dehydration and loss of body fluids is common because of the exsesive vomiting. Keep the person awake and alert. Coma can set in so seek midical attention when possible.

Answer by  Marsha (2337)

If somebody has alcohol poisoning, they need to go to a hospital and recieve medical attention. They will need to have their stomach pumped and be monitored. Never leave this person alone and make sure they are in the fetal position. In this situation, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Answer by  nursingstudent (15)

hydration, usually via IV fluids, and in some cases charcoal (drink the liquid charcoal and it induces vomiting but covers your esophagus from the bile)