Williams, G F; Hatch, F J; Bradley, M C

Author(s)

Williams, G F

Hatch, F J

Bradley, M C

Publication Date

1997-12-01

Abstract

Methanol intoxication, a rare and potentially lethal form of poisoning, usually results from ingestion and occasionally inhalation of methanol. Initial symptoms of blurred vision, elongated anion gap and metabolic acidosis are typically delayed and may not at first be recognised as methanol-related complaints. Once diagnosed, treatment must be prompt and definitive. As well as general supportive care, ethanol infusion, dialysis and alkalinization from the mainstays of treatment. The cases described in this paper are compared to previous reports from other countries worldwide and contrast the variance in outcome often seen in methanol poisoning. The paper describes two tragic deaths and two lucky survivors, all of whom had consumed a cocktail of methanol and other alcoholic beverages at the same party. The ICU nurse's role in managing the methanol-intoxicated patient relies on that person's sound knowledge of the unusual biochemical reactions occurring in the body and the need to institute definitive and supportive measures to help both patient and family recover.

Affiliation

Alice Springs Hospital, Northern Territory..

Citation

Aust Crit Care . 1997 Dec;10(4):113-8. doi: 10.1016/s1036-7314(97)70412-0.

ISSN

1036-7314

Pubmed ID

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9708069/?otool=iaurydwlib

Link

https://hdl.handle.net/10137/6867

MESH subject

Adult

Australia

Critical Care

Drug Overdose

Fatal Outcome

Female

Humans

Male

Methanol

Solvents

Title

Methanol poisoning: a review and case study of four patients from central Australia.

Type of document

Journal Article

Entity Type

Publication

Author(s)	Williams, G F Hatch, F J Bradley, M C
Publication Date	1997-12-01
Abstract	Methanol intoxication, a rare and potentially lethal form of poisoning, usually results from ingestion and occasionally inhalation of methanol. Initial symptoms of blurred vision, elongated anion gap and metabolic acidosis are typically delayed and may not at first be recognised as methanol-related complaints. Once diagnosed, treatment must be prompt and definitive. As well as general supportive care, ethanol infusion, dialysis and alkalinization from the mainstays of treatment. The cases described in this paper are compared to previous reports from other countries worldwide and contrast the variance in outcome often seen in methanol poisoning. The paper describes two tragic deaths and two lucky survivors, all of whom had consumed a cocktail of methanol and other alcoholic beverages at the same party. The ICU nurse's role in managing the methanol-intoxicated patient relies on that person's sound knowledge of the unusual biochemical reactions occurring in the body and the need to institute definitive and supportive measures to help both patient and family recover.
Affiliation	Alice Springs Hospital, Northern Territory..
Citation	Aust Crit Care . 1997 Dec;10(4):113-8. doi: 10.1016/s1036-7314(97)70412-0.
ISSN	1036-7314
Pubmed ID	https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9708069/?otool=iaurydwlib
Link	https://hdl.handle.net/10137/6867
MESH subject	Adult Australia Critical Care Drug Overdose Fatal Outcome Female Humans Male Methanol Solvents
Title	Methanol poisoning: a review and case study of four patients from central Australia.
Type of document	Journal Article
Entity Type	Publication

Methanol poisoning: a review and case study of four patients from central Australia.

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