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摘要: A 47-year-old ex-nurse presented to the emergency department having consumed an unknown quantity of antifreeze. She was found have a high level ethylene glycol (the toxic component antifreeze) in her bloodstream. Treatment is with either fomepizole or ethanol. treated loading dose 2.5 mL/kg followed by 0.58 mL/kg/h oral ethanol, equating maintenance 35 mL whisky every hour. placed on gastroenterology ward next two alcoholics recovering from acute withdrawal. It important appreciate potential difficulties posed scenarios this type order provide optimum care both for patient and those situated immediate vicinity. There requirement compare efficacies ethanol therapy UK decision be made most cost-effective first-line treatment.