epidemics/outbreaks of methanol poisoning

Methanol poisoning.

A 22-year-old male presented with acute onset vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and altered sensorium. He had a history of acute alcohol intake (locally made with solvent) a day prior to the presentation. Biochemical investigations revealed severe metabolic acidosis. Diagnosis of methanol poisoning was made on the basis of history and biochemical abnormality. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) d...

Methanol poisoning.

Methanol poisoning is an uncommon but an extremely hazardous intoxication. Since methanol is a versatile fuel and is having increasing usage in an energy-conscious society, a high index of suspicion and swift laboratory confirmation is essential in managing this poisoning. Methanol poisoning may occur in sporadic or epidemic circumstances. Chronic exposure may occur in the occupational setting....

Epidemics/Outbreaks of Methanol Poisoning

Epidemics of methanol poisoning happen across the globe. There are prognostic factors associated with morbidity or mortality from methanol poisoning. Recently we have compared retrospective observational case series of methanol-poisoned patients from Norway (1979 and 2002-2005), Estonia (2001) and Tunisia (2003/2004), and patients from two different centers in Iran (Teheran 2004-2009 and Mashha...

Biochemical Aspects of Methanol Poisoning

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Methanol poisoning--a Chennai experience.

Management of Ethanol and Methanol Poisoning

THE GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF ETHANOL, METHANOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL POISONING AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM By Niru Prasad, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.E.P. Department of Emergency Medicine Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield Center Department of Ambulatory Pediatrics St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac Ethanol Overdose Introduction Pharmacokinetics Absorption and Metabolism Clinical Symptoms Produced by Et...