A 20-year-old male presents to the ED with a friend after drinking one quart of antifreeze solution in a suicide attempt. The patient denies co-ingestants and denies abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. PMH : None. Examination : T: 98.9 °F HR: 90 bpm RR: 30 breaths per minute BP: 120/80 mm Hg General: Intoxicated male in no acute distress. Pulmonary: Clear to auscultation. CV: Regular rate and rhythm.
Neurologic: Oriented to person only. Cranial nerves II-XII intact. No focal deficits. What type of poisoning is this, and what should be the treatment? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. Source: Pharmacology and Toxicology Click Here to know the answer.
