Ethanol-induced hypoglycemic coma in a child.
Reported is a case of ethanol-induced hypoglycemic coma in a 33-month-old boy after accidental ingestion of ethanol. Blood glucose was 10 mg% and blood ethanol was 71 mg%. He responded promptly to an IV bolus of 50% dextrose. The pathophysiology and clinical presentation of this not uncommon metabolic disorder are discussed. A plan for early recognition and management is presented.
D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003128:Coma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male