Alcohol poisoning. Home Treatment folk remedies, activated charcoal tablets after the binge, vomit

Alcohol poisoning - the result of effects on the body too large a dose of ethanol or its surrogates. Accompanied by mental, autonomic and neurological disorders. Can be fatal, therefore, requires mandatory treatment at home or in a hospital.

What is alcohol intoxication?

When ethyl alcohol enters the human body, it passes through two cleavage steps: absorption and excretion.

At the first stage the organs and tissues are saturated with ethanol. The concentration of harmful substances in the blood rises gradually. It reaches the maximum performance by 2 hour. Then begins the second step - the oxidation of ethanol in the liver. He takes from 7 to 12 hours. This way the body is cleared of 90% drinking. Another 10% is excreted through the lungs and kidneys.

Intoxication begins when the blood ethanol level exceeds 0.5 ppm by the end of the first phase splitting. To achieve this figure, a man weighing 60 kg is enough to drink 100 ml of vodka, brandy or with an alcohol content of 40%.

Allocate 4 intoxication degree of severity:

The degree of intoxication gravity	Blood alcohol concentration (ppm)	primary symptoms
easy	0,5-1,5%	Unsteadiness when walking, inhibited speech, inability to control his actions
Central	1,5-2,5%	mood swings. Unexplainable bouts of aggression and irritability
Weight	2,5-4%	Disorientation in time and space
alcoholic coma	4%	Protective reflexes cease to function normally

Primary symptoms of poisoning occurs due to the negative impact of ethanol on the nervous system and brain function. The situation is aggravated when the amount of use of alcohol begins to significantly exceed the maximum mark. However, with the surrogates of ethyl alcohol, the situation is different. Small enough portions to harm the body.

Methyl alcohol poisoning. Important to know

First aid for alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning treatment at home which begins immediately after the first symptoms, disrupting the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, therapeutic interventions start with gastric lavage. If necessary, put an enema.

These treatments contribute to the conclusion of harmful substances and alcohol residues from the body.

If the intoxication is accompanied by a headache or nervous stimulation, treatment of complement painkillers and sedatives.

gastric lavage

At the hospital, a medical probe used for this procedure. It consists of a long rubber tube and a funnel. A tube is introduced via the mouth into the stomach, is poured into the funnel liquid. If washing by this technology will hold an untrained person, it can damage the esophagus of the patient. Therefore, this technique is not suitable for home use.

A simpler version called gastric lavage restaurant. To implement it is necessary to take about 10 liters of liquid, a bowl or other container for collecting vomit, gloves, spoon.

The procedure is done according to the following instructions:

1. A patient give stable sitting position or laid on its side. Asked to tilt your head slightly below shoulder level.
2. Before the patient put a bowl or other container.
3. 10 liters of liquid is divided into 15-20 and receptions given to the patient.
4. After each addition the patient must trigger the gag reflex. If this does not happen, it is necessary to artificially stimulate the beginning of the process. To do this with your fingers or a clean spoon to press the base of the tongue. The procedure is repeated until, until the color of vomit is clear.

Gastric lavage The restaurant is only carried out in people who can drink the water yourself.

The list of contraindications for this method include:

• acute cardiovascular disease;
• stomach and intestinal bleeding;
• inflammation in the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus;
• bronchial asthma;
  
• convulsions.

Rinsing liquid should be heated to 35-37 °. You can use plain water or add to it salt, potassium permanganate, activated carbon. These substances neutralize toxins.

cleansing enema

By enema apply to cases where the gastric lavage is contraindicated or the patient complains of problems with the digestive tract. On the walls of the intestine accumulate alcohol processed products, so extra cleansing helps to ease the symptoms of intoxication.

Washing of the rectum is carried out by means of a special tool. This can be an enema, mug douches or combination heater.

Regardless of the device the procedure is performed by the following algorithm:

1. The patient is placed on the left side or ask to lean on your elbows and knees.
2. Enema filled with boiled water cooled to 25-35 °, and release the excess air therefrom.
3. The anus is introduced instrument tip treated with Vaseline or baby cream.
4. Tube or nozzle tool at a slow pace dipped to 5-10 cm, using a rotational movement.
5. Gradually, the fluid is introduced into the rectum. If the patient complains of pain, the feed rate must be reduced. In one procedure requires 1-2 liters of water.

   

6. After all of the liquid is introduced into the rectum, the patient should be for 5-15 minutes remain in a supine position. After this period, it can be emptied.

If the patient suffers from constipation, the water enema can add 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil. It will help to soften the stool.

In the procedure a list of contraindications:

• presence of anal fissures;
• recovery from stroke or heart attack;
• high blood pressure;
• menstruation;
• aggravation of hemorrhoids;
• severe headaches;
• fever;
• bleeding from the rectum;
• heart failure;
• chronic diseases of the rectum;
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.

Enema is not recommended for more than 1-2 times a month, as it disrupts the normal intestinal microflora.

Drink

After the body purification procedures, it is important to drink plenty of fluids, as it helps to flush out toxins and normalize overall.

Preference is recommended to give boiled or carbonated mineral water.

Drink need for 50-100 ml every 30 minutes. Daily water consumption rate after exposure is increased to 2.5-3 liters.

Treatment for alcohol intoxication in the home

Alcohol poisoning treatment at home which requires a comprehensive approach disrupts the work of all organs and systems due to the negative impact of ethanol.

Measures to combat intoxication of the body of this type typically include:

• reception enterosorbents and adsorbents;
  
• normalization of water-salt balance;
• restoration of intestinal microflora;
• diet food.

Depending on the patient complex it may be supplemented with sedatives or analgesics.

Chelators and adsorbents

Chelators and adsorbents are used to accelerate the process of withdrawal of toxic substances from the body. Their main difference is the mechanism of action. Chelators simultaneously absorb and retain on their surface toxins, cleansing the stomach and intestines. Adsorbents slow the absorption of harmful substances and absorb most of them. They work only in the stomach.

By enterosorbent include:

• Smecta;
• Polisorb MP;
• enterosgel;
• Polyphepan;
• Sorbolong.

They are used for 40-60 minutes before meals. The dosage depends on the weight and calculated individually.

The best known adsorbent which can be used for oral administration, - activated charcoal. Its drink based 100-200 mg per 10 kg body weight. Daily rate divided by 3-4 hours. For the convenience of a tablet can be diluted in water.

Sorbents can not be taken with:

• individual intolerance;
• peptic ulcer disease;
• bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;
• reducing the intestinal motility.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding chelators and adsorbents advised not to take without first consulting your doctor.

Rehydration

In most cases, alcohol poisoning the body is faced with dehydration and loss of electrolytes, as part of the toxins excreted in sweat, urine, feces and vomit. Restoration of water-salt balance - one of the main tasks of a medical complex.

To achieve this goal, use:

• rehydron;
• Reosolan;
• GIDROVIT;
• Glyukosolan.

All products are produced in the form of powders or tablets for solution preparation.

They are enriched with elements necessary for normal functioning of the body: potassium, sodium, chlorine. The method of administration depends on the drug.

A similar tool can be made at home. For this purpose, 1 liter of mineral or boiled water was dissolved 0.5 tsp salt, 4 tsp sugar and 1 tsp soda. We need to take 1 tbsp every 10-15 minutes.

Contraindications for use rehydron and substitutes include:

• ileus;
• diarrhea in cholera;
• indomitable vomiting;
• renal dysfunction;
• hypovolemic shock;
• unconsciousness;
• individual intolerance.

Means of this type may also be dangerous for people suffering from heart failure, high blood pressure or diabetes.

Tablets and products for the recovery of the intestinal microflora

Home treatment for alcohol poisoning, doctors recommend taking probiotics supplement. Are drugs that restore the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract due to the effect of beneficial bacteria.

By probiotics include:

• Linex;
• Bifidumbacterin;
• Probifor;
• bioform;
• Atsipol;
• Maksilak.

Most probiotics not only restore the microflora, but also help to remove toxins from the body. Medicines of this type take the course.

Dosing and recommended for each case the dose can be found in the instructions to the drug.

The recovery period is also recommended to go on a diet food.

The daily diet should include:

• dairy products;
• fresh berries, fruits and vegetables;
• wheat or oat bran;
• Diet varieties of fish, poultry, meat.

You can not use products that destroy the intestinal microflora:

• bakery products;
• sugar;
• sausages;
• smoked cheese, meat, fish;
• mushrooms;
• garlic;
• onion;
• canned food;
• hot spices.

Meals should be steamed in the oven or with a minimum addition of oil and salt.

What can be done with alcohol poisoning?

If alcohol intoxication can not be:

• Let us poison man caffeinated drinks, as they violate the water-salt balance in the body and trigger sensitization of the nervous system.
• To force the patient to take too cold or hot shower. After intoxication thermoregulatory ability to normally operate properly. Sudden changes in temperature can provoke an aggravation of symptoms.
• Offering alcoholic beverages. Additional alcohol dose can cause intoxication transition into a more serious stage. It is fraught with deterioration.
• Leave the man lying on his back. In this position, he can choke vomit. If the patient is unable to sit, it must be put to one side.
• Trying to provoke vomiting the patient if he is unconscious.

If there are signs of severe intoxication, it is necessary to call an ambulance as ethanol poisoning can be fatal.

What hangover?

Alcohol poisoning treatment at home that continues the next day after intoxication, accompanied by a hangover. This condition occurs after the organism will process a large portion of the alcohol has got into it. A hangover is accompanied by the same symptoms that ethanol poisoning.

To deal with it using tools that target:

• recovery of the water-salt balance;
• elimination of pain;
• normalization of brain activity;
• elimination of toxins.

To cleanse the body, and replenish fluids and nutrients, you can use the same tools as for combating symptoms of alcohol poisoning. To cope with the discomfort caused by the hangover will help any pain medications, but they should be taken with caution, keeping to the recommended dosage instructions.

Folk remedies for a hangover

Traditional recipes are able to alleviate the symptoms of hangover, if the hand was no pharmacy tools. They help restore the water-salt balance and cope with unpleasant symptoms.

The most frequently used:

• herbal teas;
• juices;
• home brew and brine.

On a weakened organism alcohol intoxication affects more than health, so from trying to cope with a hangover with the help of alcohol should be abandoned. They can lead to a deterioration.

recipes decoctions

Herbs for cooking broths for a hangover is selected depending on whether you need to cope with any symptom. Peppermint as fennel, and normalizes the stomach and intestines, helps with nausea, gives strength. Chamomile calms the nervous system, relieves headaches. Milk restores the liver.

Selected herbs pour warm water at the rate of 2 tsp 200 ml of raw liquid and insist 15-20 min. Received means drink at once or over the day.

Healing juice

Freshly squeezed fruit juices help to raise the level of glucose in the blood. It is better to give preference to drinks made from citrus.

Due to the high content of vitamin C, they help to bring the remaining toxins and cause the body in tone. However, when stomach problems they are recommended to be diluted with carrot or pumpkin juice to reduce the acidity.

Other recipes

Brine - one of the most popular means to combat hangover. It helps to increase the level of glucose and electrolytes to restore the margin, as it consists of salt, sugar. Preference is given to cabbage pickle.

It contains succinic acid, which normalizes metabolism and enhances immunity. Use it is recommended immediately after waking up, because at this time the body is particularly strong needs extra care because of dehydration.

Activated charcoal can help?

When a person first encounters with alcohol intoxication, fighting it often ends up at the reception of the activated coal. This drug helps to speed up the removal of toxins from the body, but he is unable to recover fluid and electrolyte balance and normalize the intestinal microflora, so its full treatment enough.

When not do without medical care?

Call an ambulance during alcohol intoxication is necessary for the appearance of the following symptoms:

• pain in the heart;
• involuntary contractions of the muscles of the face and extremities;
• impurities blood in vomit and feces;
• yellowness of the skin;
• loss of consciousness;
• numbness one side of the body;
• serious violation of diction;
• sharp deterioration of vision;
• violation heartbeat;
• breathing difficulty.

These symptoms indicate that the patient is in serious condition. If he does not receive timely medical care, lead poisoning death. Medical intervention may be necessary if a person is suffering from visual and auditory hallucinations, and personality disorders.

possible complications

Alcohol poisoning treatment at home which was conducted improperly, can cause:

• pneumonia;
• respiratory disorders;
• displacement of acid-base balance of the body;
• tachycardia;
• microcirculation disorders;
• hypertension and hypotension;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• disruption of self-regulation mechanism of the organism.

After the intoxication of moderate severity, doctors often noted in patients deteriorating mental health. Patients complain of auditory and visual hallucinations, subject to mood swings and nervous excitement. Their worries groundless anxiety.

Exposure to large doses of alcohol in the body leads to liver and kidney damage. Provokes exacerbation of chronic diseases. The first to suffer the stomach and intestines. In particularly difficult cases, severe intoxication can cause cardiac arrest or coma.

Prevention of alcohol poisoning

Avoid poisoning is possible if:

• select high-quality alcoholic beverages;
• control the amount of alcohol consumed;
• a square meal before drinking alcohol and do not forget about the appetizer;
• make long breaks between meals;
• not combine with different strength drinks
• stop drinking when a headache, nausea, dizziness.

Proper treatment will help cope with the effects of alcohol intoxication in the home. However, even a small portion of alcohol can harm the body. Therefore, the best prevention of complications is a complete rejection of alcoholic beverages.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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