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Acute intoxication.

C A Marco1, G D Kelen

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1990
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Acute alcohol intoxication is a frequent emergency department presentation. Recognizing its role in trauma and various disorders, and managing complications, is key for patient recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Toxicology

Background:

  • Acute alcohol intoxication is a common clinical presentation in Emergency Medicine.
  • It is crucial to consider alcohol intoxication in diverse presentations including trauma, gastrointestinal, metabolic, neurologic, and psychiatric disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of acute alcohol intoxication in Emergency Department settings.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering differential diagnoses for altered mental status in intoxicated patients.
  • To outline the general management principles for acute alcohol intoxication.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations associated with acute alcohol intoxication.
  • Discussion of differential diagnoses for altered mental status in intoxicated patients.

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  • Outline of supportive management strategies and complication correction.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcohol intoxication presents across a wide spectrum of conditions, including trauma and various systemic disorders.
    • Altered mental status in intoxicated patients requires a thorough differential diagnosis.
    • Management is primarily supportive, focusing on correcting complications and ensuring patient safety during recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute alcohol intoxication is a critical consideration in Emergency Medicine, impacting multiple organ systems.
    • Comprehensive assessment and management are essential for addressing both acute intoxication and potential chronic alcoholism complications.
    • Supportive care and a safe environment facilitate patient recovery from acute alcohol intoxication.