Complete recovery after massive ethylene glycol ingestion.
We treated a 64-year-old man who recovered completely from a massive antifreeze ingestion with ethylene glycol levels well above those of previously described survivors. Rapid and aggressive treatment of the patient with recognized methods, including hemodialysis, resulted in the favorable outcome.
Curtin
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Department of Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02902.
Kraner
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J
Wine
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Savitt
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Abuelo
J G
JG
D019855:Ethylene Glycol; D005026:Ethylene Glycols / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005026:Ethylene Glycols; D019855:Ethylene Glycol