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Alcohol Poisoning Cures

When alcohol consumption has passed point of simply being drunk, there are a few restorative measure that can be utilized. Most have to be taken care of by a trained medical professional, but some others you may do on your own while en route to an emergency room. The following actions must performed, as the risks associated with alcohol poisoning range anywhere from mild bodily harm to death.

  1. Drink Plenty of Water

    • Water will help flush poisons out of the system and regain hydration. Alcohol poisoning dehydrates the body so drinking plenty of water and frequent urination will help restore fluids. Since alcohol poisoning can have serious effects on the body, water should not be the only source of medication. This can be a stop-gap measure on the way to a doctor or to a hospital before specialized medical treatment is employed.

    Stomach Pump

    • This has to be done in a hospital setting and is one of the most popular methods of care for victims of alcohol poisoning. A tube is inserted in the mouth and extends into the stomach. Then saline is pumped through to extricate as much alcohol as possible from the body. This is most effective in the early stages of poisoning before the alcohol enters into the bloodstream.

    Hyperbaric Chamber

    • Alcohol poisoning inhibits breathing capacity. This can be perilous since oxygen to the brain, cells, and tissues have decreased. In order to reinstate this supply of oxygen to healthy levels, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be necessary. A patient can lie down in a pressurized chamber and receive a high concentration of oxygen for up to 2 hours. This will help restore the oxygen intake needed for survival.

    Kidney Dialysis

    • If poisoning is dire, a lengthy amount of time has passed or there is kidney failure, a dialysis may be necessary. Once alcohol is in the bloodstream, a needle must be inserted into a blood vessel to filter it out of the system. The dialysis machine has one chamber containing dialysis fluid and another chamber for the blood. The fluid absorbs the alcohol, cleans out waste then returns blood back to the body.

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