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[Alcohol intoxication].

J Roldán1, C Frauca, A Dueñas

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain. joseroldanetna@hotmail.com

Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra
|June 19, 2003
PubMed
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Alcohol intoxication is a widespread addiction. Accidental poisoning from methanol and ethylene glycol can cause severe health issues, including blindness and kidney failure, requiring immediate medical attention.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Alcohol intoxication is a primary global addiction affecting all demographics.
  • Acute alcohol poisoning is rarely fatal alone but dangerous with other drugs.
  • Alcohol contributes to over 50% of traffic accidents.

Purpose:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of alcohol intoxication and poisoning from toxic alcohols.
  • To highlight the dangers of methanol and ethylene glycol ingestion.
  • To emphasize supportive care for acute alcohol poisoning.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis of alcohol intoxication is clinical, confirmed by blood ethanol levels.
  • Methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning present with CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, and potentially blindness or kidney failure.

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  • Supportive care is crucial for managing acute alcohol poisoning and preventing complications.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding the risks associated with alcohol and toxic alcohol ingestion is vital for public health.
    • Prompt diagnosis and supportive care can prevent severe outcomes like blindness and organ damage.
    • This review underscores the importance of recognizing and treating alcohol-related emergencies effectively.