Antifreeze poisoning: A case report.

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Title: Antifreeze poisoning: A case report.
Authors: XIAOFEI WU, GUOYU LU, BENQUAN QI, RAN WANG, DAOHUA GUO, XIAOLIN LIU
Source: Experimental & Therapeutic Medicine; Feb2017, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p701-704, 4p
Subject Terms: ANTIFREEZE solutions, AGITATION (Psychology), FUROSEMIDE, DIURESIS
Abstract: The current study reported the case of a 35-year-old male that presented with antifreeze poisoning. The clinical manifestations, laboratory investigations and treatments were analyzed, and the obtained results were compared with those in previous reports. Subsequent to consuming antifreeze, the patient mainly presented nausea and agitation, without disturbance of consciousness. Laboratory investigations indicated severe metabolic acidosis, renal dysfunction and hyperkalemia. The patient underwent hemodialysis and his condition was significantly improved on the day of admission. Renal function gradually deteriorated, but was eventually improved due to treatment, including hemodialysis, mannitol for catharsis, furosemide for diuresis, Xuebijing for the removal of blood stasis and detoxication, and reduced glutathione for the protection of major organs. The patient was discharged 1 month after hospital admission. In conclusion, the significance and clinical manifestations of antifreeze poisoning should be identified in clinical practice, and active hemodialysis should be provided. The aim of the current study was to summarize the clinical manifestations and treatments of patients with antifreeze poisoning, and to advance the recognition of antifreeze poisoning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Complementary Index
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ISSN:17920981
DOI:10.3892/etm.2016.3976
Published in:Experimental & Therapeutic Medicine
Language:English