SEMS Podcast
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SEMS Podcast
Mind the Osmolar Gap: Toxic Alcohols
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In this episode, Jocelyn and Elizabeth interview Dr Tang Dilin on the intriguing topic of Toxic Alcohols.
Timestamps
00:40 Brief overview
01:20 Methanol, Ethylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol - Comparing and contrasting
04:20 Approach to undifferentiated high osmolar gap or high anion gap
08:04 Osmolar gap, hockey stick diagram
12:18 Treatment of toxic alcohol including Fomepizole
21:13 Role of Haemodialysis
23:49 Cofactors
24:44 Considerations for intubation
25:20 Isopropyl Alcohol
27:17 Key takeaways
References
https://emergencymedicinecases.com/toxic-alcohols/
https://litfl.com/toxic-alcohol-ingestion/
https://litfl.com/osmolar-gap/
Credits
Music: Life-line by Colorful Sound via Pixabay
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