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HERO ID

1444796

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Title

Methanol and ethylene glycol intoxication

Author(s)

Kruse, JA

Year

2012

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Critical Care Clinics
ISSN: 0749-0704

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

661-711

Language

English

PMID

22998995

DOI

10.1016/j.ccc.2012.07.002

Web of Science Id

WOS:000309789500011

Abstract

Accidental or intentional ingestion of substances containing methanol and ethylene glycol can result in death, and some survivors are left with blindness, renal dysfunction, and chronic brain injury. However, even in large ingestions, a favorable outcome is possible if the patient arrives at the hospital early enough and the poisoning is identified and appropriately treated in a timely manner. This review covers the common circumstances of exposure, the involved toxic mechanisms, and the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and treatment of methanol and ethylene glycol intoxication.

Keywords

Methanol; Ethylene glycol; Intoxication; Ingestion