Characterization of toxic effects in acute poisoning with methanol and ethanol

Abstract

Toxic damage to the optic ner ve is one of the causes of the development of degenerative processes in the fibers of the optic ner ve, leading to its atrophy. Exposure to methanol and ethanol is associated with the damaging effects of metabolites, which lead to ATP deficiency. Knowledge and understanding of pathogenetic processes can help the doctor to make a timely diagnosis, which will allow the start of etio-pathogenetic therapy as early as possible. The prognosis for acute poisoning with methanol and ethanol depends not only on the degree of intoxication, but also on the timeliness and accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic tactics.