Two Cases of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning Treated Successfully with Haemodialysis
Introduction: Ethylene glycol is an organic toxic compound found in many household items including radiator coolants and brake oil. Toxic effects of ethylene glycol are due to its metabolites glycolic acid and oxalic acid which cause potentially fatal metabolic acidosis and renal failure. Here we di...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2018-06-01
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Series: | Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_11343_65b33f38211f32e9955f0c806a6cc958.pdf |