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A Case Report of Isopropanol Ingestion During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
Caroline P Meehan1, Rachel S Wightman
1Department of Emergency Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 55 Claverick Street, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903 (CPM); Department of Emergency Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 55 Claverick Street, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02903 (RSW).
Introduction:
Patients with substance use disorder may be particularly vulnerable to withdrawal-related complications during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Limited availability of alcohol and other substances coupled with decreased accessibility to substance use treatment poses a substantial risk to this population. Isopropanol, the active ingredient in rubbing alcohol, is widely available; thus, it may be used in times of scarcity.
Case Report:
We present a case of intentional isopropanol ingestion used as an ethanol surrogate within the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
Toxic alcohol ingestions are imperative considerations on the differential for the intoxicated patient particularly during resource-limited times.
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