Ingestions

Question 1

Compare osmolal gap, anion gap, and associated clinical signs for Methanol, Ethylene glycol, and Isopropyl alcohol

Answer 1

Methanol: Windshield fluid and homemade liquor. + Osmolal Gap, +AG. Associated with vision deficits

Ethylene Glycol: Antifreeze. + Osmolal Gap, +AG. Calcium oxalate crystals (AKI, flank pain)

Isopropyl Alcohol: Rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer. +Osmolal Gap, NEGATIVE AG.