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Ethylene glycol poisoning following ingestion of brake fluid / Envenenamiento con glicol de etileno tras la ingestión de líquido de frenos
Tennant, I; Crawford-Sykes, A; Ward, L; Thesiger, C.
  • Tennant, I; The University of the West Indies. Section of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Department of Surgery. JM
  • Crawford-Sykes, A; s.af
  • Ward, L; s.af
  • Thesiger, C; s.af
West Indian med. j ; 55(4): 286-287, Sept. 2006.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472116
ABSTRACT
A 32-year old male, with a history of depression and previous suicide attempts, was brought to hospital comatose after ingestion of brake fluid. He developed severe metabolic acidosis with an increased anion gap, hypotension, seizures and mild renal impairment. He required intensive care treatment for ventilatory and inotropic support. The clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of this unusual poison are discussed.
RESUMEN
Un sujeto masculino de 32 años de edad, con una historia de depresión y previos intentos de suicidio, fue llevado en estado comatoso al hospital, luego de haber ingerido líquido de freno. El paciente desarrolló una acidosis metabólica severa con aumento del gap aniónico, hipertensión, convulsiones, e insuficiencia renal moderada. Requirió tratamiento mediante cuidados intensivos con apoyo ventilatorio e inotrópico. El trabajo analiza las características clínicas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de este envenenamiento inusual.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicide, Attempted / Acidosis / Sodium Bicarbonate / Ethylene Glycol Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicide, Attempted / Acidosis / Sodium Bicarbonate / Ethylene Glycol Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM