REBEL Core Cast 128.0 – Toxic Alcohols
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Understanding Toxic Alcohol Metabolism and its Consequences
This chapter explores the metabolic differences between ethanol and toxic alcohols like methanol and ethylene glycol, highlighting the severe health consequences of their toxic metabolites. The discussion underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by symptoms that mimic ethanol intoxication, stressing the need for prompt intervention.
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Take Home Points Toxic alcohols generally refer to methanol and ethylene glycol as these substances pose significant metabolic derangement and end-organ damage. Patient who present shortly after ingestion will simply look inebriated – no different than ethanol intoxication. At this point, patients will have an elevated osmolar gap and little to no anion gap. Patient ... 
