A Case Report of Isopropanol Ingestion During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.
J Addict Med
; 14(5): e264-e266, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-733346
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Patients with substance use disorder may be particularly vulnerable to withdrawal-related complications during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Limited availability of alcohol and other substances coupled with decreased accessibility to substance use treatment poses a substantial risk to this population. Isopropanol, the active ingredient in rubbing alcohol, is widely available; thus, it may be used in times of scarcity. CASE REPORT We present a case of intentional isopropanol ingestion used as an ethanol surrogate within the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.CONCLUSIONS:
Toxic alcohol ingestions are imperative considerations on the differential for the intoxicated patient particularly during resource-limited times.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Self Medication
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Coronavirus Infections
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2-Propanol
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Alcoholism
Type of study:
Case report
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Addict Med
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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