Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet, water-soluble substance from the group of dihydric alcohols. As a result of taking ethylene-containing material for suicide purpose or as an accident, serious metabolic acidosis, central nervous system depression and oliguric acute renal failure occur. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce mortality at a significant level. We present a case with severe metabolic acidosis, coma and acute renal failure due to ethylene glycol intoxication after drinking antifreeze accidentally.
Subjects | Health Care Administration |
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Journal Section | Letter to the Editor |
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Publication Date | October 19, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 |