Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

Written By Matthew Murray

2yo presents with altered mental status. Found to have profound metabolic acidosis, upon further questioning was playing in the garage before her nap resulting in ethylene glycol exposure.

Ethylene Glycol Toxicity Case Outline PDF

Ethylene Glycol Toxicity Teaching Debrief Powerpoint

Critical Actions:

  1. Fingerstick glucose

  2. Recognition of metabolic acidosis and toxic alcohol exposure

  3. Treatment with fomepizole

Matthew Murray
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