In humans (n = 10) infused with 1.0â1.3 mmol sodium dl-lactate/(kg Â· h), â¼90% of d-lactate was metabolized, and 10% excreted in the urine (12). At higher infusion rates of 3.0â4.6 mmol/(kg Â· h), metabolism decreased to â¼75% of overall clearance (12).
Deaths from alcohol poisoning as a contributing cause peaked for those between ages 35 and 44 (average age at death was 39.9 years). When the age-specific rate was calculated using deaths with any mention of alcohol poisoning, the rate was highest at ages 35 to 44 (1.33 deaths per 100,000 population).
Alcohol poisoning is an emergency. If you're with someone who has been drinking a lot of alcohol and you see any of the signs or symptoms above, here's what to do: 1  Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. 2  Never assume that a person will sleep off alcohol poisoning. 3  Be prepared to provide information.