Spurious Elevation in Serum Creatinine Caused by Ingestion of Nitromethane: Implication for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Methanol Intoxication

摘要

Methanol is a clear colorless liquid that is used as a solvent in industrial production, serves as a substitute for ethanol in illegally produced spirits, and is an additive to fuel. Methanol toxicity can occur with inhalation or dermal absorption, particularly in burn patients, but is most common after ingestion. In 1999, approximately 2,000 cases of methanol intoxication were reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, representing 1% of poisonings reported that year. The majority of these were caused by ingestion of ethanol to which methanol was added#