Methanol and
Ethylene Glycol
Useful information
CONSIDER IMMEDIATE
ADMINISTRATION OF ETHANOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
IF METHANOL OR ETHYLENE GLYCOL (EG) INGESTION IS STRONGLY SUSPECTED
Confirm advice
regarding antidote regimens with NPIS before action. Telephone 0870 600
6266. Also available on the internet at www.spib.axl.co.uk
(password controlled - your own laboratory or local A&E department
may have one).
If EG or methanol
poisoning is suspected please take appropriate samples as soon as possible
after admission.
The full report
contains further information and a list of laboratories in the Region
offering methanol and ethylene glycol analysis.
Download the full report as:
 Microsoft Word®
document
(.doc, 60k)
Further information from:
Dr Anne Pollock - Regional Audit Representative
email: Anne.Pollock@haht.scot.nhs.uk
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