Laboratory, Radiation, Forensic Diagnostics of the Toxic Effects of Methanol

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RELEVANCE. Acute methanol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency medical care. Deep knowledge of the specifics of diagnosing acute methyl alcohol poisoning allows the doctor to promptly verify the diagnosis and begin etiopathogenetic therapy, which determines the prognosis and survival of patients. THE AIM OF THE STUDY. To analyze scientific publications on the topic of “Toxic effects of methanol” over the last decade, and show the possibilities of using various diagnostic methods (laboratory, radiation and forensic) for methyl alcohol poisoning. MATERIAL AND METHODS. An analysis of scientific publications on the topic of “Toxic effects of methanol” over the last decade was carried out. The possibilities of using diagnostic methods in the provision of medical care are shown. Information was obtained by studying the following databases: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, RSCI, eLIBRARY, Cyberleninka. RESULTS. The possibilities of laboratory, radiation and forensic diagnostics of methanol poisoning are shown. The characteristic features of identifying this pathology are described. CONCLUSION. A generalization of the data obtained indicates that knowledge of the specific diagnostic criteria for methanol poisoning allows the doctor to timely verify the diagnosis and immediately initiate etiopathogenetic therapy, which is a critical factor in saving the lives of the patients.

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