Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning with Oral Ethyl Alcohol
Joint Authors
Madi, D.
Kanchan, Tanuj
Achappa, B.
Kishanlal, N. K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ethylene glycol poisoning is not uncommon in India.
The ill effects are primarily caused by its toxic metabolites: glycolic acid and oxalic acid.
A 70-year-old female presented to our hospital with ataxia after ingestion of ethylene glycol.
The reported case describes the management of ethylene glycol poisoning using oral ethyl alcohol as an alternative to the recommended intravenous ethyl alcohol and fomepizole that are not available for use in India.
The need for high degree of clinical suspicion, targeted investigations, and early instigation of treatment is of prime importance in cases of ethylene glycol poisoning as it can lead to long-term complications or even death.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Achappa, B.& Madi, D.& Kanchan, Tanuj& Kishanlal, N. K.. 2019. Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning with Oral Ethyl Alcohol. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Achappa, B.…[et al.]. Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning with Oral Ethyl Alcohol. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Achappa, B.& Madi, D.& Kanchan, Tanuj& Kishanlal, N. K.. Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning with Oral Ethyl Alcohol. Case Reports in Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140982
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1140982
