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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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    Table of Contents

    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
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    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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