This study addresses methyl alcohol intoxications with profound acidosis requiring intensive care treatment. The goal is to contribute both to the improvement of diagnosis and follow-up processes and to the development of management strategies under the highlight of existing literature.
This study is a single-center, retrospective, observational cohort study conducted on patients admitted to the ICU between January 2022 and March 2025 with suspected or laboratory-confirmed methyl alcohol intoxication. The investigators analyzed patients' demographic characteristics, prognostic clinical and laboratory parameters, treatment approaches and outcomes
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
• Clinical diagnosis of methyl alcohol intoxication.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other toxic alcohol intoxications
* Pregnant women
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial studied ICU mortality in methanol poisoning patients — can you tell me what the results showed and whether any of those findings might be relevant to my situation or treatment plan?
2Since this trial has already been completed, would you be able to access the data or findings from it, and how might that evidence influence the decisions being made about my care right now?
3Methanol poisoning can be life-threatening very quickly — based on what studies like this one have found, what are the most critical factors that affect survival outcomes, and how do those apply to my specific case?
4Are there standard treatments for methanol poisoning, such as fomepizole or ethanol therapy and dialysis, that were likely studied in this trial, and are those options already being considered or used in my treatment?
5Given that this was a completed observational or interventional study focused on ICU mortality, are there any other ongoing trials or updated treatment protocols I should be aware of that my care team might consider?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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ICU Mortality Among Patients With Methyl Alcohol Intoxication