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Studies on ethylene glycol poisoning

D Jacobsen, N Ostby, J E Bredesen

    Acta Medica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hemodialysis effectively clears ethylene glycol (EG) in poisoning cases, significantly contributing to total body clearance when combined with ethanol treatment. Prompt EG removal via hemodialysis is recommended alongside alkali and ethanol therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Nephrology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Ethylene glycol (EG) poisoning is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt medical intervention.
    • Management typically involves supportive care, fomepizole or ethanol, and potentially hemodialysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the toxicokinetics of ethylene glycol during hemodialysis in two severely poisoned patients.
    • To assess the contribution of hemodialysis to overall ethylene glycol clearance during concurrent ethanol administration.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study of two patients with high blood ethylene glycol concentrations (40-41 mmol/l).
    • Treatment included bicarbonate, ethanol, and hemodialysis using a 1.6 m2 dialyzer.
    • Blood samples were analyzed for ethylene glycol and ethanol concentrations.

    Main Results:

    • Hemodialysis demonstrated high clearance of ethylene glycol (145-148 ml/min), accounting for 92-95% of total body clearance during ethanol treatment.
    • Ethanol administration (approx. 15 mmol/l) effectively inhibited ethylene glycol metabolism up to 25 mmol/l.
    • One patient recovered fully; the other experienced permanent cerebral impairment despite treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Hemodialysis is a crucial intervention for severe ethylene glycol poisoning, significantly enhancing toxin elimination.
    • Concurrent ethanol administration inhibits ethylene glycol metabolism, but hemodialysis remains vital for clearance.
    • Early initiation of hemodialysis, alongside alkali and ethanol, is recommended for optimal outcomes in ethylene glycol poisoning.

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