You have someone who is pale, sweating, profusely, trembling and acting aggressively. They appear drunk but do not smell of alcohol. What may be wrong with them ?
Direct Answer
Option A: They are suffering from a diabetic emergency
Severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) deprives the brain of glucose, mimicking alcohol intoxication through confusion, aggressive behavior, profuse sweating, trembling, and pallor, requiring immediate administration of oral or parenteral glucose.
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Severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) deprives the brain of glucose, mimicking alcohol intoxication through confusion, aggressive behavior, profuse sweating, trembling, and pallor, requiring immediate administration of oral or parenteral glucose.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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