Question

You go into a back bedroom at a party to pick up your coat, and find someone passed out on the floor, laying on his side. You try to wake him up, but he doesn't move. What do you do next?

Answer 1

If a person is passed out due to alcohol overdose you need to perform the following steps :-

1. Try to wake him up by pinching in the sternum or the ear lob hard enough so it causes pain
2. If he still doesn't wake up ,tell another person to call 911
3. Meanwhile , you should lean the person forward ,best if he is on the floor to eliminate the chances of falling
4. Do not leave the person alone at any cost ,because there are chances of assault if the surroundings are not safe
5. When the 911 arrives ,tell them all the details about all the activities and the drinks that were present
6. Rest will be taken care by the the medical staff

Note :-even if the person is not passed out but showing certain signs doesn't mean they do not need help ,they are equally in danger .The signs may seem like

• Vomiting
• Less physical activity
• Seizures
• Less than 8 breaths per minute
• Reduced body temperature