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Clinical presentation and management of methanol poisoning outbreaks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis by Alhusain, Faisal (author);Alshalhoub, Mohammed (author);Homaid, Moath Bin (author);Esba, Laila Carolina Abu (author);Alghafees, Mohammad (author);Al Deeb, Mohammad (author) is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Background Acute methanol intoxication, whether unintentional or deliberate, necessitates prompt intervention to prevent severe morbidity and mortality. Homemade alcoholic beverages are a frequent source of such poisoning. This retrospective analysis examined two outbreaks of methanol intoxication in Saudi Arabia. It investigated the clinical presentation, implemented management strategies, and any lasting complications (sequelae) associated with these cases. The aim was to assess the potential impact of different treatment modalities and the timeliness of their initiation on patient outcomes. ## Methods This was a retrospective case series of methanol poisoning cases which presented to the adult emergency department (ED) at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There were two separate outbreaks in the city, the first one was from September 1 to September 10, 2020 and the second one was from May 14 to May 20, 2021. Electronic charts were reviewed, and data were extracted to previously prepared data extraction sheets. ## Result From the 22 patients who arrived in the ED alive, the most common complaints were nausea or vomiting followed by altered level of co
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- Author
- Alhusain, Faisal (author);Alshalhoub, Mohammed (author);Homaid, Moath Bin (author);Esba, Laila Carolina Abu (author);Alghafees, Mohammad (author);Al Deeb, Mohammad (author)
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)