ALCOHOL POISONING

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ALCOHOL POISONING
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What to look for

• Person is unconscious or semiconscious and cannot
  be awakened.
• Cold, moist, pale or bluish skin.
• Slow, shallow breathing with ten seconds or more
  between breaths.
• Vomiting while sleeping or passed out, and not
  waking up after vomiting.

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What to do

• Get Help. Call 911
• Do not leave the person alone.
• Turn the person on his/her side to prevent
  choking in case of vomiting.
• Always be better safe than sorry. Do not let
  worries about being in trouble or paying the bill
  stop you from saving a life.

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Emergency Numbers

• Terre Haute Regional Hospital Emergency Room
• 237-1621
• Union Hospital Emergency Room
• 238-7523
• Public Safety ISU Campus
• 237-5555
• Poison Control Center
• 1-800-382-9097

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WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911
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For transportation

• 24-hour Cab Services
• Dependable Cab 232-1122
• Terre Haute Cab 232-1313
• Yellow Cab 478-5322

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For More Information

• Contact
• ISU Student Health Promotions
• Student Services Building, Lower Level
• 812-237-3939
• http//www.indstate.edu/shp