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Complications of alcohol poisoning

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Complications of acute alcohol poisoning include:

  • inhalation of vomit which can be fatal - maintain airway by keeping patient in the recovery position
  • hypoglycaemia in children and some adults - check blood glucose and give 50% glucose i.v. if required

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