SEMS Podcast

Mind the Osmolar Gap: Toxic Alcohols

SEMS Season 1 Episode 18

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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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