Citation

Ricci LR, Hoffman SA. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1982; 11(4): 202-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7073036

Abstract

Reported is a case of ethanol-induced hypoglycemic coma in a 33-month-old boy after accidental ingestion of ethanol. Blood glucose was 10 mg% and blood ethanol was 71 mg%. He responded promptly to an IV bolus of 50% dextrose. The pathophysiology and clinical presentation of this not uncommon metabolic disorder are discussed. A plan for early recognition and management is presented.

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