ETOH and public education

[Foxbat]

This question is primarily for those who work campus EMS but input from anyone is appreciated.
How do you educate public about alcohol-related medical emergencies? Most importantly, how should a layperson differentiate between "OK, he had a little too much, let him sleep" and "we better call 911"? I've heard advices ranging from "let him sleep, just put him on his side" to "wake him up every so often, if you can't, call 911".

 

[PrincessAnika]

DH used to work for a campus ems squad. his rule for drunk friends was 'i wake you up every half hr, you drink a glass of water (or bottle) and if you don't wake up or dont drink it you go to the hospital'. unless of course they stop breathing, seize, or turn colors....

 

[LucidResq]

Check out Student Emergency Medical Services of University of Colorado Boulder. Maybe shoot them an email??

As a student-based EMS agency on a campus consistently ranked one of the top party schools in the nation, they may have some pointers.