TOX 15 - Methanol Flashcards
1
Q
Source
A
Tastes and smells similar to alcohol, used as fraudulent substitute. Usually ingested orally
2
Q
Absorption
A
Good absorption with wide distribution
3
Q
Symptoms
A
Drunkenness followed by 8-36h latency period
Post latency: abdominal pain, dyspnea, visual disturbances, blindness, coma, death
4
Q
Treatment
A
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment
Alkali treatment
Ethanol
5
Q
Chronic intoxication
A
Visual problems, CNS problems, acoustic neuritis, peripheral polyarteritis
