Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Ask the person if he feels nauseous. Watch for repeated vomiting.
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Step 2
Examine and feel the skin. Alcohol poisoning may result in cool skin that appears pale or bluish in color. Be aware that cool skin may indicate that the person is hypothermic.
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Step 3
Listen to the person's breathing. Notice if the breathing appears lethargic and slow. Slow breathing is typically defined as less than eight breaths a minute. The breathing may also be erratic.
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Step 4
Talk to the person to determine their mental awareness. Alcohol poisoning often results in confusion and the appearance of being in a fog. In extreme cases, the person may be unconscious.
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Step 5
Recognize that the person could develop seizures resulting from dehydration or hypoglycemia.
