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Amr S Omar1, Masood Ur Rahman, Said Abuhasna
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tawam Hospital/ John Hopkins Medicine, Al Ain, UAE.
Abstract:
Lactic acidosis is a recognized complication of the inhalant abuse such as toluene, especially in patients with renal insufficiency. We report a case of severe metabolic acidosis and hyperlactemia due to toluene sniffing. The favorable outcome, despite extremely poor clinical symptoms, signs, laboratory and radiological findings, was unexpected. Specific aspects of the clinical course are addressed. Toluene sniffing should be considered in evaluating sever metabolic acidosis. Favorable outcome could be achieved with early diagnosis and proper interventions.
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