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Course: WB 4342
CE Original Date: March 20, 2020
CE Renewal Date: March 20, 2022
CE Expiration Date: March 20, 2024
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Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol Toxicity

 

  • Overview
  • Background
  • Table of Contents
  • How to Use This Course
  • Initial Check
  • What Is Ethylene Glycol?
  • Where Is Ethylene Glycol Found?
  • What Are Routes of Exposure to Ethylene Glycol?
  • Who is at Risk of Exposure to Ethylene Glycol?
  • What Are U.S. Regulations and Guidelines for Ethylene Glycol Exposure?
  • What Is the Biological Fate of Ethylene Glycol?
  • What Are the Toxicological Effects of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning?
  • Clinical Assessment—History and Physical Examination
  • Clinical Assessment—Laboratory Tests
  • How Should Patients Exposed to Ethylene Glycol Be Treated and Managed?
  • What Is Propylene Glycol?
  • What Instructions Should You Give to Patients Regarding Ethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Exposure?
  • Sources of Additional Information
  • Ethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Poisoning Patient Education Sheet
  • Literature Cited
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Last Reviewed: October 6, 2022
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
homeEthylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol Toxicity
  • Course Overview
  • Background
  • Table of Contents
  • How to Use This Course
  • Initial Check
  • What Is Ethylene Glycol?
  • Where Is Ethylene Glycol Found?
  • Routes of Exposure
  • Who is at Risk of Exposure to Ethylene Glycol?
  • U.S. Regulations and Guidelines
  • Biological Fate
  • Toxicological Effects of Ethylene Glycol Poisoning
  • History and Physical Examination
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Treatment
  • What Is Propylene Glycol?
  • Patient Instructions
  • Additional Information
  • Ethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Poisoning Patient Education Sheet
  • Literature Cited
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