
Yes, alcohol can be cause of sudden death. In some persons alcohol has an effect on the myocardium, predisposing to and producing arrhythmias. An intoxicated person during the struggle or most commonly immediately after it, suddenly becomes unresponsive, develops cardiopulmonary arrest and dies. No anatomical cause of death is found in autopsy. Catecholamines are released during struggle, which in combination with alcohol may produce cardiac arrhythmias and death.Occasionally the person has a physiological lesion of the conductive system of the heart predisposing to and cause arrhythmias, which can be aggravated by alcohol and release of Catecholamines. Peak levels of Catecholamines are reached immediately after the struggle.After a violent struggle, the victim may be restrained in such a way, that the breathing is impaired, producing a relative hypoxia. In some persons, death may result, when this is combined with alcohol and the release of Catecholamines. The cause of death is certified as "Cardiopulmonary Arrest" caused by a violent struggle. Intoxicated person who is severely beaten about the face may collapse and die. Death in this case occurs from a combination of CNS depression due to alcohol and diffuse axonal injury from beating.
This is hardcore but to the point:
In a forensic setting, deaths due to seizures, either epileptic or other, present a well-known problem. Cause of death is rarely established on the basis of physical evidence, but on circumstantial evidence such as tongue biting or discharge of urine or faeces. Seizures have several different aetiologies, but in police reports a person known to have seizures is most likely to be reported as suffering from epilepsy. It is a well-known fact that alcoholics have seizures either due to “alcohol-induced epilepsy” or due to withdrawal from drinking. It also seems to be generally accepted that alcoholics may die from these seizures.
Just one of many replies :
Now, I realize how alcohol can be that fatal. I suppose those who have an excessive intake of alcohol are the ones likely to develop arrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest. I think if we know somebody (especially an alcoholic) who is a possible candidate for these medical conditions, we must send him to a treatment center or an alcohol rehab. As such, we can regulate or eliminate his habit of drinking and avoid the possibility of death.
Symptoms of alcoholic poisoning and drink too much you can die in time
If you drink, have friends who drink or have children of any age, know the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning:
Confusion, stupor
Vomiting
Seizures
Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
Irregular breathing
Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Unconsciousness ("passing out")
It's not necessary for all of these symptoms to be present before you seek help. A person who is unconscious or can't be roused is at risk of dying.
When to see a doctorIf you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don't see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. In an emergency, follow these suggestions:
If the person is unconscious, breathing less than eight times a minute or has repeated, uncontrolled vomiting, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Keep in mind that even when someone is unconscious or has stopped drinking, alcohol continues to be released into the bloodstream and the level of alcohol in the body continues to rise. Never assume that a person will "sleep off" alcohol poisoning.
If the person is conscious, call 800-222-1222, and you'll automatically be routed to your local poison control center. The staff at the poison control center or emergency call center can instruct you as to whether you should take the person directly to a hospital. All calls to poison control centers are confidential.
"New" YouTubes Best the Funniest Vids Updated Weekly
3D Unicorns and Fairies wallpaper
Best free high quality 3D destop wallpaper
Best Free HQ Halloween wallpaper backgrounds
Famous people and celebrities with MS Multiple Sclerosis
Free Christmas party games, pictures and pc wallpaper
Free Cool high quality 3D desktop wallpaper
Free easy blog/website submission to search engines that get you noticed
Free high quality Vista Christmas wallpaper for your pc laptop mac computer
Give compliments to others -feel Great!
Helen Hunt
HQ Winter Snowman Desktop wallpaper
Inspirational desktop wallpaper
Kitten pictures and wallpaper
Laurel and Hardy classic wallpaper
Super HQ Butterfly wallpaper
Sunrise Sunsets wallpaper
Touching Inspirational Stories
The most cool cars on earth desktop wallpaper
The Three Stooges classic wallpaper
Twilight the movie cast wallpaper
Winter snow landscape desktop wallpaper
Hundreds of free 3D wallpapers
Make money at home online free. Learn Ebay, affiliate marketing and more