title: [Diagnostic importance of formic acid detection in methyl alcohol poisoning].
abstract: In the paper the authors have presented a possible use of formic acid detection in biological specimens in the diagnosis of methanol poisonings. Formic acid was determined as a volatile methyl formate ester by the gas chromatographic head-space method. Based on opinions relating to methanol poisonings, formulated in the Forensic Medicine Department, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice a potential application of the method mentioned above to forensic medicine was shown, especially in cases of late deaths after methanol intoxication and also a possibility of its use in clinical evaluation of the poisoning phase as well as monitoring the course of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Katedry Medycyny Sadowej Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
authors.forename: Zofia
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Olszowy
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nowicka
authors.forename: Stanisława
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kabiesz-Neniczka
mesh_terms: D002849:Chromatography, Gas / Q000379:methods; D005561:Formates / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000737:chemistry; D008099:Liver / Q000737:chemistry; D000432:Methanol / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D011044:Poland; D012997:Solvents / Q000032:analysis; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005561:Formates; D012997:Solvents; D000432:Methanol