Lactate-to-albumin ratio and albumin-corrected anion gap as predictors of outcome in methanol poisoning: A retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methanol poisoning is a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality, mainly due to its metabolism to toxic formic acid. Laboratory findings, particularly albumin-corrected anion gap (ACAG) and lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR), can lead critical in assessing the severity of toxicity. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic significance of ACAG, lactate-to-albumin ratio and other laboratory markers in methanol poisoning and to assess the impact of admission time on patient outcome.

Methods

A retrospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary emergency department. Patients aged ≥18 years presenting with suspected methanol poisoning between January 2020 and December 2023 were included. Diagnosis was based on the American Academy of Clinical Toxicol

SUBMITTER: Agackıran I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12677794 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature