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).
Signs and Symptoms. Obvious signs of alcohol poisoning include vomiting, seizures, slow breathing, and cold or clammy skin. Vomiting occurs as the body attempts to purge the alcohol from the system. Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach, and the body tries to reject the substance when large quantities are present.