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Revista de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana 2013; 19 (3)

Methyl alcohol intoxication: a propos of a case

Palacio PH, Hernández RA, Delgado FRI

Language: Spanish
References: 10
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ABSTRACT

It is presented a typical case of fatal methanol intoxication. The patient, varnisher by profession, goes the day after the mistaken ingestion of 30 mls of pure methyl alcohol, complaining of vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, sensory taking and hyperpnea, arterial gasometry showed metabolic acidosis with increased osmolal gap. Suspecting the presence of methyl alcohol specific treatment is started with alkalizing solutions, ethyl alcohol and hemodialysis, yet the patient dies. Precocity in the administration of therapeutic measures is crucial to limit the damage and enable recovery. The case is presented because it is complex and unusual presentation, which usually requires the presence of a multidisciplinary team.


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