Abstract
This article presents an algorithm to treat and manage ethanol intoxications during the Munich "Oktoberfest", known as one of the biggest carnivals worldwide with approximately 6.5 million visitors consuming 7 million liters of beer and unaccountable other alcoholic beverages. Whereas only 18% of approximately 4000 patients need treatment for ethanol overdosing, relevant comorbidity, a busy outpatient setting and other intoxications demand a structured effort to approach these patients. This algorithm has been used for the past 6 years and could be useful for managing similar settings. It is based on established structured approaches-ABCDE-to the patient and establishes cut-off values for in-patient treatment and invasive measures.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Faculties: | Medicine |
Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health |
ISSN: | 0177-2309 |
Language: | German |
Item ID: | 50520 |
Date Deposited: | 14. Jun 2018, 09:43 |
Last Modified: | 04. Nov 2020, 13:28 |