How do you treat alcohol poisoning?

How do you treat alcohol poisoning?

If someone has alcohol poisoning, they may need lifesaving treatment right away. In a medical setting, healthcare professionals will use:

• IV fluids: Providers give intravenous (IV) fluids to treat dehydration. Fluids can also increase blood sugar levels.
• Oxygen: Providers can give oxygen using a nasal cannula (flexible tube clipped to the nose). They may put a small tube into the windpipe if a person has trouble breathing.
• Stomach pumping: Using a tube, healthcare providers can clear the stomach of toxins.
• Blood filtration: If kidneys aren’t able to do the job, providers may start dialysis to filter alcohol from the blood.