vomiting uncontrollably
I cheerfully stepped into my apartment having enjoyed a delightful and warm sun-drenched day when I noticed it on my table. I jumped back and a sudden rush of anxiety overtook me as my heart and lungs momentarily ceased to function. Paralyzed with fear I dared not make any sudden movements. Blind without my second pair of eyes, I reassured myself that maybe I had imagined it or perhaps it was something harmless. I slowly reached into my pocket and pulled out my glasses watching it carefully as it rested on my table. With even more dreadful clarity it was what I feared, a letter from the university. “Why couldn’t it be for my roommate?” I thought to myself. Surely it couldn’t be anything good. The myriad of frightening scenarios and horrors plagued my thoughts as I tore the letter open nervously bracing myself for the worst. Happy 21st Birthday! It was a birthday card from the University Health Services. They included an alcohol poisoning guide I think is worth quoting here.
Call 911 immediately if any of the following symptoms exist:
• Unconscious - cannot be awakened or cannot stay awake
• Unresponsive - to name, shake or pinch
• Breathing difficulties - cannot breath
• Irregular pulse - uneven, increased rate, decreased rate, or no pulse
• Vomiting - while unconscious, or uncontrollably
• Convulsions - rapid spasms
• Skin irregularities - cold and clammy or pale and blotchy
Now, maybe its just me, but except for having skin irregularities I don’t understand how they expect you to dial 911 if your unconscious, unresponsive, vomiting uncontrollably or convulsing. And if you’re not breathing and have no pulse, doesn’t that mean your dead? Shouldn’t you call a coroner or mortician instead?
Call 911 immediately if any of the following symptoms exist:
• Unconscious - cannot be awakened or cannot stay awake
• Unresponsive - to name, shake or pinch
• Breathing difficulties - cannot breath
• Irregular pulse - uneven, increased rate, decreased rate, or no pulse
• Vomiting - while unconscious, or uncontrollably
• Convulsions - rapid spasms
• Skin irregularities - cold and clammy or pale and blotchy
Now, maybe its just me, but except for having skin irregularities I don’t understand how they expect you to dial 911 if your unconscious, unresponsive, vomiting uncontrollably or convulsing. And if you’re not breathing and have no pulse, doesn’t that mean your dead? Shouldn’t you call a coroner or mortician instead?