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Abstract

Poisonings by the toxic alcohols (methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol, and propylene glycol) are potentially fatal. This review summarizes the mechanisms of toxicity, methods of diagnosis, and current recommendations for treatment.

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Title
Toxic Alcohols
Author
Campion, Edward W, MD; Kraut, Jeffrey A, MD; Mullins, Michael E, MD
Pages
270-280
Section
Review Article
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Jan 18, 2018
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Website
http://www.nejm.org
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1615295
ProQuest document ID
1988592269
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.