17. Ethylene glycol poisoning
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Where ethylene glycol found?
In antifreeze
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Is ethylene glycol harmful?
Not poisonous itself -> when broken down in liver by enzyme dehydrogenase
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What is toxic?
Break down of product (oxalic acid)
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What is the break down of product (oxalic acid)
Extremely toxic
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What happens if they think someone has had ethylene glycol?
Patient given massive dose of ethanol (alcohol)
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Why is the patient given ethanol?
Acts as competitive inhibitor for alcohol dehydrogenase -> Reduces production of oxalic acid -> Allows ethylene glycol to be excreted harmlessly
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