ABSTRACT: Ethylene glycol (EG) poisoning continues to be common. This article covers the metabolism of ethylene glycol, clinical signs of toxicity and establishing a diagnosis of EG poisoning, as well as the emergency management of patients with suspected or identified ingestion and the associated prognosis.

Author

Helen Silver Dip AVN(Surg) Cert SAN RVN

Helen qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2000, went on to gain a Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition and then competed the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) in 2005. She is particularly interested in emergency and critical care and is currently studying for the Vets Now Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care. Having gained a wealth of experience in both first-opinion and referral nursing over the past 16 years, Helen now enjoys her position as a senior nurse at the Animal Health Trust. Email: helen.silver@aht.org.uk

Keywords: Ethylene glycol, Clinical

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (04) • April 2017 pp109-113

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