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How often do i do a medical assessment on pt that has drank 26 beers in 23 hours? i am a paramedic and it's my son

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Tolerance: If your son can drink nearly a case of beer then he has a big tolerance and the biggest problem if he is not sick is if he goes into the dts and seizes. Once again i think it is very dangerous for him not to be in a detox center where they can given him the right medication to prevent seizures and then to help him get dry enough to figure out he is an alcoholic.

Answered 10/30/2013

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Depends on situation: If he is alert, observation at a distance is fine.If stuperous, i would want to keep a pulse oximeter on him frequently. In alcohol poisoning they can hypo-ventilate to the point of hypoxia and may not wake up. If hypoxic, i would haul him to a facility where they could monitor him and ventilate him if needed.

Answered 10/31/2013

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