衛教資訊
Methanol Poisoning 甲醇中毒(英文)

Methanol Poisoning 甲醇中毒(英文)
The most common cause of patients suffering from methanol poisoning is mainly misuse of fake wine or poisoning caused by industrial alcohol. Symptoms of acute poisoning occur after about 18 to 24 hours of incubation of methanol after entering the body.
The symptoms of acute methanol poisoning have three main characteristics: central nervous system inhibition, severe metabolic acidosis, and optic nerve changes.
The early clinical symptoms of methanol poisoning are similar to those of ethanol poisoning, including rapid heartbeat, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, weakness, gait instability, and deep tendon reflex. Severe patients may cause dizziness or shortness of breath.
More advanced symptoms may include shortness of breath, metabolic acidosis, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, coma, convulsions, slow heartbeat, left heart failure, shock, elevated white blood cells, rhabdomyolysis, hypokalemia, Acute renal failure, hematuria, slightly higher liver function (fatty degeneration), respiratory failure, retinal damage and optic necrosis.
Methanol damage to the eyes is a major and special manifestation of intoxication and is of great diagnostic value. In addition to the above-mentioned acute symptoms of poisoning, methanol poisoning may also produce permanent neurological sequelae.
Inspection form
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Organic solvent test sheet (CM-L501)
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Test items
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Methanol blood
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Methanol urine
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Reference range
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< 15 mg/dL
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< 15 mg/dL
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Inspection container and Sample volume
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![]() Li-Heparin Tube
Minimum inspection amount 3 ml
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![]() Minimum inspection amount 5 mlS-Y urine Tube |
Inspection precautions
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After disinfecting the site where the patient is going to draw blood, wait until the disinfectant is completely dry before drawing blood. Please close the blood test tube cap to avoid evaporation
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Testing method
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Gas Chromatography
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Time available for inspection
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Monday to Friday 08:00 ~ 17:00 (no work during the holidays)
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Report completion time
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Excluding holidays, 14 working days
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In-hospital extension
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( 04 ) 22052121 EXT 7613
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電話:(04) 22052121 分機 7308
HE-17007-E