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Volatile Poisons (Ethanol , Methanol)
This document discusses volatile poisons like ethanol and methanol. It provides details on the metabolism, absorption, effects and treatment of alcohol poisoning from ethanol or methanol ingestion. Ethanol is commonly consumed as an alcoholic beverage, while methanol is toxic and can cause blindness or death if consumed. The document outlines the signs and symptoms of intoxication at different blood alcohol concentrations for ethanol, and the latent period and clinical presentation of methanol poisoning. Treatment methods like inducing vomiting, sodium bicarbonate administration, and use of antidotes like ethanol or fomepizole are also summarized.
